Multiple locations possible (MI, SC, CT, VA)
Salary: $180k+ plus bonus (based on experience)
Travel Required | Full Time | Benefits | Relocation Assistance
Lead a thriving multi-location NDT business serving the aerospace industry! Our client seeks an experienced operations executive to drive strategic growth, manage P&L performance, and lead teams across multiple facilities in this specialized and essential industry sector.
What you will do:
- Lead and inspire a national management team across multiple NDT facilities
- Drive business development strategy and growth objectives for aerospace NDT services
- Oversee full P&L responsibility including budget formulation, monitoring, and financial performance
- Build and maintain strategic customer relationships to ensure repeat business and loyalty
- Implement company policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards
- Manage employee retention, development, and performance review processes
- Utilize industry expertise to optimize pricing, operational efficiency, and market positioning
- Foster a safety-driven, quality-focused culture across all locations
What we're looking for:
- 8+ years of experience in NDT services specifically within the aerospace industry
- Proven general management experience with multi-location operations preferred
- Strong background in Radiography
- 4-year college degree required (Engineering or Business preferred)
- Level III NDT certification and/or API certification highly preferred
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to handle challenging customer and employee situations
- Experience managing P&L, budgets, and day-to-day financial operations
- High integrity and relationship-building capabilities across all organizational levels
Why you?
- Lead a specialized, recession-resistant industry with strong demand in aerospace manufacturing
- Gain executive experience managing multiple locations and diverse teams nationwide
- Build expertise in a niche technical field that's critical to aerospace safety and quality
- Drive strategic growth initiatives with full autonomy and executive authority
- Advance your career in operations management with clear P&L accountability and measurable results
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.