Vice President Operations

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here .

As the Vice President of Operations, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic plans to achieve operational excellence. You will lead a team to ensure efficient and scalable processes, promoting continuous improvement, cost savings, and customer satisfaction. This role involves providing strategic direction, managing risk, and mentoring team members to align with the company's mission and vision.
As leaders of SNC, we commit to embodying the spirit of One SNC by working as a unified, collaborative team to drive innovation and growth. Guided by our core values, we will break down silos, foster cross-functional partnerships, and lead with a shared vision. As an executive of SNC, we will leverage our collective strengths to deliver on our customers most critical missions, building a stronger, more integrated organization. By embracing this mindset together, we will drive SNC toward sustained success, transformative growth, and a lasting legacy of excellence.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve operational goals and objectives.
- Lead and manage the operations team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
- Promote continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Drive initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
- Develop and manage operational budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the operations team.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate operational risks.
- Mentor and develop team members to achieve business objectives.
- Align operations strategies with the company's mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications You Must Have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study.
- 18+ years of experience in one or more operations functions with at least 10+ years in a leadership role.
- Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 22 years of related experience is required.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing, production, and logistics processes.
- Proven experience in continuous process improvement and risk management.
- Experience leading and coordinating large, multi-location operations.
- Thorough knowledge of production/manufacturing principles, techniques, and warehousing best practices.
- Experience with materials management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
- Excellent customer-facing experience.
- Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.
- Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms.
- Shows strong decision-making skills by clearly stating the BLUF (bottom line up front), highlighting what matters most, simplifying complex information, & making timely, well-reasoned decisions that drive the biggest impact (80/20).

Qualifications We Prefer:

- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Professional certification such as Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
- Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and data analysis tools.
- Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity and own those decisions.
- Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
- Skills in assessing external competition by gathering data from multiple, often disparate, qualitative and quantitative sources and synthesizing it into meaningful reports and presentations.
- Possess leadership acumen to perform as a true strategic partner to top company executives; ability to establish presence and demeanor to interface and work collaboratively with leaders and skill to make significant contributions on key leadership committees.
- Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
- Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction.
- Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets.

Essential Functions:

- Ability to work on a computer for the majority of the work shift.
- Hand/finger dexterity for data entry and document handling.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to travel occasionally as required.
- Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
- Ability to read detailed strategic documents, reports, and computer screens.
- Ability to inspect operations and facilities, potentially in different lighting conditions.
- Ability to hear and understand spoken communication in various environments, including noisy operational settings and during executive meetings.
- Ability to make high-level, strategic decisions that impact the entire organization.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in alignment with company goals.
- Ability to analyze complex operational challenges and develop innovative, effective solutions.
- Ability to think critically and strategically to resolve high-stakes issues.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, executives, clients, and stakeholders.
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including board members and investors.
- Ability to lead and inspire a large, diverse team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Ability to mentor and develop senior leaders, providing guidance and support.
- Ability to set long-term strategic goals and vision for the company's operations.
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.