Vice President & General Manager

Hydrasearch 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.

• Direct and oversee all site operations, aligned to Hydrasearch’s mission, vision, and values
• Develop and execute short and long‑term operational and strategic plans
• Own P&L performance, including cost structure, pricing strategy, forecasting, and margin improvement
• Establish and align sales, marketing, manufacturing, and product development plans
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports and succession talent
• Manage staffing, capacity planning, and inventory levels to support demand
• Analyze operational, financial, and forecast data to measure performance against goals
• Build effective internal processes and cross‑functional collaboration
• Respond quickly to customer needs and opportunities to exceed expectations
• Participate in executive staff meetings and provide regular reporting to the President

• Bachelor’s degree (business, engineering, or technical discipline preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience in a defense and aerospace manufacturing environment
• Proven executive‑level decision‑making, analytical, and strategic leadership experience
• Strong leadership, team‑building, and coaching capabilities
• Demonstrated financial acumen with full P&L responsibility
• Demonstrated 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 skills
• Proficient with business technology, data analysis, and reporting tools

• Experience supporting military or defense‑related manufacturing programs
• Experience working with NAVSEA, NAVSUP, NAVAIR, and other governing bodies
• Navigating customer audits, corrective actions and first article inspections
• Experience operating within regulated or compliance‑driven environments

• Demonstrated leadership and accountability
• Strong team orientation and collaboration
• Entrepreneurial mindset with bias for action
• High integrity, dedication, and ownership mentality

Business Justification: This 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.

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What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Training opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

Contact us at (410) 778‑2000 or  if you need help to participate fully in the application process.

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