Vice President & General Manager

Vice President & General Manager Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666Competitive CompensationHydrasearch is seeking a Vice President & General Manager to lead the overall operations, strategy, and performance of its Stevensville, MD manufacturing facility. This role is accountable for full P&L ownership, operational execution, strategic planning, sales and pricing alignment, workforce leadership, and long-term growth across defense, aerospace, and commercial markets.The successful candidate will bring senior-level leadership experience within a CNC-based and value added manufacturing environment and demonstrate the ability to translate strategy into disciplined execution while developing a high-performing leadership team.At Hydrasearch, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.What You'll Do:Direct and oversee all site operations, aligned to Hydrasearch's mission, vision, and valuesDevelop and execute short and long-term operational and strategic plansOwn P&L performance, including cost structure, pricing strategy, forecasting, and margin improvementEstablish and align sales, marketing, manufacturing, and product development plansLead, coach, and develop direct reports and succession talentManage staffing, capacity planning, and inventory levels to support demandAnalyze operational, financial, and forecast data to measure performance against goalsBuild effective internal processes and cross-functional collaborationRespond quickly to customer needs and opportunities to exceed expectationsParticipate in executive staff meetings and provide regular reporting to the PresidentWhat We're Looking For:Bachelor's degree (business, engineering, or technical discipline preferred)Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience in a defense and aerospace manufacturing environmentProven executive-level decision-making, analytical, and strategic leadership experienceStrong leadership, team-building, and coaching capabilitiesDemonstrated financial acumen with full P&L responsibilityDemonstrated ability to use defense and aerospace market intelligence, such as program life-cycle data, appropriations risk, and customer requirements to drive disciplined sales decisions, capacity investments, and operational priorities.Strong written, verbal, and executive communication skillsProficient with business technology, data analysis, and reporting toolsPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting military or defense-related manufacturing programsOperating under AS9100D/ISO systemsExperience working with NAVSEA, NAVSUP, NAVAIR, and other governing bodiesNavigating customer audits, corrective actions and first article inspectionsExperience operating within regulated or compliance-driven environmentsCore Leadership BehaviorsDemonstrated leadership and accountabilityStrong team orientation and collaborationEntrepreneurial mindset with bias for actionHigh integrity, dedication, and ownership mentalityBusiness JustificationThis role is critical to driving operational excellence, margin discipline, leadership & development, and scalable growth in Hydrasearch. The Vice President & General Manager will ensure alignment between strategy and execution while strengthening the company's position in defense, aerospace, and commercial markets.What We Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your familyCompetitive salaryBonus programs401K retirement planTraining opportunitiesTuition reimbursementPaid vacation, PTO, and holidaysGym reimbursements, and more!Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons. The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)Please contact us at (410) 778-2000 or hr@ if you need help to participate fully in the application process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02