Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing Strategy
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing Strategy to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This leader will shape the supply chain and manufacturing strategy for a regulated hardware business, with a strong focus on resilience, compliance, and scalable production. The role will partner closely with regulatory, sourcing, and manufacturing stakeholders to drive onshoring, vertical integration, and supplier decisions that support long-term operational goals. You will also help inform executive-level decisions by translating technical and supply chain findings into clear strategic recommendations.
Location: San Mateo, CA — US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with regulatory teams to understand and influence policy direction
- Develop supply chain and manufacturing strategies for onshoring and vertical integration
- Prioritize securing and onshoring supply across critical commodities
- Assess production capabilities for U.S. facilities and build cases for integration
- Maintain compliance risk assessments for product lines against regulations
- Work with global supply managers during design reviews to set supplier-of-record decisions
- Establish multi-tier traceability for components, including country of origin
Qualifications
- 10+ years in supply chain, manufacturing operations, or operations strategy, with 3 years in a regulated hardware environment
- Experience influencing component and supplier selection during design and NPI processes
- Credibility with sourcing organizations and manufacturing facilities
- Ownership of a multi-tier country-of-origin or trade compliance program
- Experience with make-versus-buy or vertical integration analyses
- Proven ability to translate technical findings into executive decisions
- FAA Part 107 certification encouraged within 60 days of employment
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance plans
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- Holiday pay
- 401K savings plan
- Equity in the form of stock options
Pay
$229,500 – $302,500 annually