Chief Operating Officer (COO)
$220,000 - $250,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Executive Ownership + Succession Planning + High-Growth Manufacturing
Dayton, OH (Commutable from: Kettering, Beavercreek, Centerville, Oakwood, Moraine, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Miamisburg)
Are you a COO, VP of Operations, or Operations Director looking for a true #2 leadership role where you can help scale an established aerospace and defense manufacturer through major growth and long-term succession planning?
This is a rare opportunity to join a business with 50+ years of history and a close-knit, on-site leadership team, where you will play a key part in operational strategy, execution, and customer-facing leadership as the company targets significant expansion over the next four years.
You'll take ownership across manufacturing operations, driving performance and building the structure, processes, and leadership needed to support rapid growth, working closely with the C-suite and key stakeholders.
As a result of continued growth plans and ambitious objectives, they are now looking to bring in a proven operations leader to help take the organization to the next level.
This role would suit an experienced operations leader from aerospace, defense, or manufacturing, looking for a senior position with real influence, long-term impact, and the chance to be part of a high-growth journey.
The Role:
- Senior on-site leadership position overseeing manufacturing operations
- Leading the organization through significant growth and operational change
- Customer-facing role, working with key internal and external stakeholders
The Person:
- Leadership experience within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing
- Demonstrated experience leading organizations through significant growth
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or business
Keywords: Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, COO, Chief, Operating, Officer, Leadership, Growth, Management, Manufacture, Dayton, Ohio
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Dayton, Ohio
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US$220,000 - US$250,000 per annum
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Energy
Discipline
BBBH281172_1792594833
Reference Number
21 Oct 2026
Posted
Joe Sims
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