CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER for Defense Mfg

GNR has been retained by a well-established, privately owned $100M manufacturing organization in need of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to assist in their continued growth. The company is renowned for its products, known internationally, and is committed to expanding its portfolio.   

Reporting directly to the President, you will manage multiple value streams across two facilities for high-mix, low-volume production of DEFENSE and COMMERCIAL products (DEFENSE program experience is required). 

• We’re looking for both a tactical & strategic leader with a vision for the future, who is “forward thinking” to improve manufacturing, increase capacity planning, improve production efficiencies, forecast needs, and anticipate production requirements.
• You will manage day-to-day Production, Planning, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.   
• Be a “change agent” and define & implement Continuous Improvement strategies, LEAN, SIX-SIGMA, and improve process & procedures. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Solid background with DEFENSE related product / production requirements. (Assembly, Test, Compliance, Quality, Traceability, Mil-Stds)  
• Mechanical / Electro-Mechanical product experience PREFERRED
• 10+ years of leadership in a manufacturing environment & have PROVEN examples of implementing change
• Promote & Contribute to a company-wide initiatives of LEAN, SIX-SIGMA & Continuous improvement strategies
• Tack & adjust operational metrics across multiple value streams, work closely with other disciplines to ensure deliverables are on time and in budget with the highest quality standards.
• Budgetary responsibilities >$50m  & recommend capital expenditures
• US Citizenship

OFFERING:   Attractive Executive compensation    +   benefits   +   relocation package

Location: RENO, NV area  - great outdoors, lower Cost-of-living, &  no state income tax!!