VP of Operations – RF, DAS, Wireless

Our client, a leading innovator in the RF amplifier and telecom technology space, is seeking a Vice President of Operations to drive the organization’s strategic goals, operational excellence, and profitable growth.

The VP of Operations will play a critical role in shaping the company’s operational and cultural transformation.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary plus full benefits package, uncapped commissions, discretionary bonuses, and potential for equity.
• Opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing companies in the space.
• Strong potential for career advancement, internal promotions, and increased responsibility as the company continues its high-growth phase.
• Working with today’s most in-demand public safety wireless solutions, including DAS, UHF, VHF, fiber, RF filter solutions, and more.
• Small, agile company with a high-demand product line and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Culture of hard work, honesty, and continuous learning.

Focus:

• Lead the implementation of key operational strategies, ensuring alignment across departments to achieve company objectives and market penetration goals.
• Establish and refine operational processes across engineering, production, and manufacturing to ensure rapid, yet scalable, growth.
• Work closely with the CEO, Engineering, and other department heads to resolve operational bottlenecks and foster a performance-driven culture.
• Effectively allocate resources to meet strategic and operational goals, ensuring the proper balance between cost optimization and investment in growth.
• Drive a metrics-driven environment, establishing and tracking KPIs to measure efficiency, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Lead the organizational transformation towards best-in-breed operational practices. Mentor and develop team members to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Proactively identify and address potential operational risks, ensuring that production bottlenecks and systemic delays are minimized.
• Implement processes to hold department heads accountable for meeting objectives, focusing on performance, development, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture that values innovation, operational discipline, and continuous learning. Ensure alignment with the company’s mission and values.

Skill Set:

• 15+ years of leadership experience in operations, with a strong track record of scaling companies in similar industries (RF components, telecom, military).
• Proven success in leading operational processes within RF manufacturing, telecom, or defense sectors, particularly in high-power RF applications.
• Deep experience in supply chain management, production planning, manufacturing engineering, and facilities management.
• Expertise in process optimization techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with military, aerospace, and telecom compliance standards, including ITAR, NIST, and AS9100 certifications.
• A dynamic and hands-on leader who fosters accountability, inspires change, and drives performance at all levels of the organization.
• Strong foundation in using ERP, MES, and other manufacturing systems to drive operational efficiency.

About Blue Signal:

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