Site Operations Manager

Lee Hecht Harrison

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$225,000–$240,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Alliance/Partner Management, Business Administration, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Financial Operations, Government, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Long-Term Profit, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Metrics, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Performance Management, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
13 days ago

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a global manufacturer serving aerospace and highly engineered industrial markets to identify their next Site Operations Manager.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing executive who enjoys balancing operational excellence, strategic leadership, customer engagement, and business growth. Reporting to the Division General Manager, this individual will lead a complex manufacturing operation and have full responsibility for site performance, profitability, and organizational success. This role offers a base salary of $225,000-$240,000, DOE. In addition, benefits include up to a 25% annual bonus, Long-Term Inventive Plan, and 4 weeks of PTO.

Job Duties:

  • Provide overall leadership for a complex manufacturing operation, ensuring strong financial and operational performance

  • Develop and execute business strategies that support growth, profitability, and long-term organizational objectives

  • Lead and influence multiple functional areas to drive alignment and business results

  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall operational effectiveness

  • Partner with customers and key stakeholders to support business development and strengthen strategic relationships

  • Build, mentor, and develop leaders while fostering a high-performance culture

  • Establish performance expectations and accountability across the organization

  • Drive initiatives focused on safety, quality, employee engagement, and continuous improvement

  • Utilize data and key business metrics to inform decision-making and operational priorities

  • Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, compliance, and corporate standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; technical or business-related disciplines preferred

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial operations

  • Proven experience leading a business, site, division, or major operational function with financial accountability

  • Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional teams in a complex operating environment

  • Experience within aerospace, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or similarly complex production environments

  • Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting customer relationships and business growth initiatives

  • Track record of improving operational performance and developing high-performing teams

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a senior site leadership, business unit leadership, or general management role

  • Advanced degree (MBA or related graduate degree)

  • Experience within highly regulated manufacturing environments

  • Exposure to government, defense, aerospace, or other technically complex industries

  • Background leading operational excellence, continuous improvement, or transformation initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Opportunity to lead a highly visible operation with significant impact on business performance

  • Broad scope of responsibility across people, operations, financial performance, and strategy

  • Strong support and partnership from executive leadership

  • Stable organization with a track record of growth and investment

  • Opportunity to influence long-term business direction and organizational success

  • Competitive executive compensation package, annual incentive opportunity, and long-term rewards

  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

If you have experience leading a manufacturing operation with full P&L responsibility and are interested in learning more about a highly visible leadership opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Pay Details: $225,000.00 to $240,000.00 per year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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