About the Company
We have been retained by a small yet growing, privately held manufacturing organization in the Dallas–Fort Worth area to find a hands-on, forward-thinking Vice President of Operations / GM to lead day-to-day operations while shaping the long-term strategic direction of the business. This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives in small machining and job shop environments and enjoys building structure, developing teams, and driving commercial and operational excellence.
About the Role
If you excel in hands-on leadership, enjoy building structure in fast-evolving organizations, and have a strong technical background in machining or precision manufacturing, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the next stage of growth.
Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership
- Improve workflow, throughput, quality, and shop-floor efficiency
- Implement and formalize processes while honoring existing craftsmanship
- Drive continuous improvement across production, scheduling, and quality
- Identify and prioritize capital investments that support growth
- Business & Financial Ownership
- Manage full P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost structure
- Strengthen pricing discipline and margin performance
- Partner with ownership on strategic planning and long-term roadmap
- Customer & Commercial Engagement
- Serve as a key customer-facing leader for capability discussions and technical support
- Support quoting, relationship development, and expansion of existing accounts
- Identify new opportunities within target industries
- People & Culture
- Lead and develop a skilled team across production, engineering, and support functions
- Build accountability, communication, and clarity across roles
- Recruit and mentor future talent as the organization scales
Qualifications
- 10+ years of operational leadership experience in machining, precision manufacturing, or job-shop environments
- Experience leading a small manufacturing organization or division
- Strong understanding of machining workflows, shop-floor processes, and quality systems
- Proven success improving operations, building structure, and driving measurable results
- Experience supporting or leading certification initiatives such as ISO, AS9100, or similar
- Demonstrated ability to work with customers, support quoting, and strengthen commercial performance
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
- Strong communication skills and the ability to unify teams during periods of change
Pay range and compensation package
Base Salary: $160,000 to $180,000
Additional: Annual performance bonus + potential long-term incentive structure tied to growth
Additional Info
The company is entering a pivotal stage of modernization and expansion. The VP of Operations / GM will be central to strengthening operational foundations, elevating shop-floor performance, and preparing the organization for next-stage growth, including entering more demanding industries and achieving key certifications.
Apply Today
If you’re a hands-on, strategic manufacturing leader ready to make an immediate impact and guide a precision operation into its next chapter, we encourage you to apply.
