Vice President & General Manager, Bird-Johnson Propeller Company

Location: Onsite in Walpole, Massachusetts, with accountability for the Pascagoula, Mississippi site and regional field service teams; US citizenship required.

Salary: $193,946–$306,560 per year

Company

Marine defense contractor providing naval power systems, parts, propulsion technology, and aftermarket services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard.

What you will do

• Set and execute strategic initiatives for original equipment and aftermarket business lines.
• Own full P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, resource allocation, and operational reporting.
• Lead manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, human resources, and logistics functions.
• Drive production efficiency, lean improvement, quality, safety, profitability, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with customers, suppliers, senior stakeholders, and Sales and Marketing teams.
• Lead and develop directors, managers, and a workforce of approximately 250 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing operations management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and large-scale operational leadership.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, P&L statements, data analysis, and operational improvement technology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and visit all areas of the manufacturing plant.
• US citizenship required.

Nice to have

• MBA or another advanced degree.
• Experience with ISO and Six Sigma quality standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Training, development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
• Travel is required.