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Voyager Space is seeking an Executive Vice President of Operations to lead and scale end-to-end operations for its Space, Defense & National Security division. This role reports directly to the President and is based in Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO (on-site).
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead and scale core operational functions: production, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, safety, and enterprise systems across the business segment.
• Drive operational execution to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery of products, aligning production output with company growth objectives and customer commitments.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, processes, and infrastructure to support rapid scaling, including expansion into new facilities and production capacity.
• Oversee supply chain strategy, including supplier selection, onboarding, performance management, and compliance with national security requirements.
• Establish and track key performance indicators across segment-level operations, ensuring visibility into performance, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure seamless integration of enterprise systems (manufacturing, supply chain, etc.) to enable accurate planning, forecasting, and execution.
• Partner closely with engineering and program management teams to align production plans with product development, schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Lead operational budgeting, cost management, and forecasting in collaboration with finance to ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements; drive implementation and continuous improvement of policies and standards.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations team, including workforce planning, hiring, training, and organizational design.
• Support executive leadership on strategic initiatives, including major program bids, partnerships, and customer engagements.
• Interface with customers, partners, and external stakeholders, including participation in reviews, audits, and operational briefings.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement across the operations organization.
Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, business, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in aerospace, defense, or comparable high-reliability manufacturing
• 10+ years of experience across manufacturing, operations, or supply chain organizations
• Proven track record of scaling production and operations in fast-growing or complex technical environments
• Experience managing end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations (cost, schedule, quality)
• Hands-on experience with ERP or enterprise systems in production environments
• Strong leadership and organizational skills managing large, cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with executive and technical teams
Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA or Master's), senior operations leadership experience, quality systems background, experience implementing and scaling complex systems.
