Dixon Valve Company
Vice President & General Manager
Dixon Valve Company, Stevensville, Maryland, United States, 21666
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
What 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 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
Preferred Experience
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
Core Leadership Behaviors
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.
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 hr@dixonvalve.com if you need help to participate fully in the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, we strictly prohibit discrimination and do not tolerate any discriminatory conduct.
We are committed to protecting the privacy rights of our employees and job applicants. Personal information is collected only for legitimate business purposes and maintained in compliance with applicable laws. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
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.
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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
What 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 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
Preferred Experience
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
Core Leadership Behaviors
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.
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 hr@dixonvalve.com if you need help to participate fully in the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, we strictly prohibit discrimination and do not tolerate any discriminatory conduct.
We are committed to protecting the privacy rights of our employees and job applicants. Personal information is collected only for legitimate business purposes and maintained in compliance with applicable laws. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
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.
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