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Vice President – Manufacturing Excellence
CACI International Inc. Own the end-to-end design and rollout of the CACI Manufacturing Excellence framework across all manufacturing sites .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with a strong focus on implementing Manufacturing Excellence frameworks across multiple sites. Proven ability to lead technology initiatives, including smart factory investments and AI applications, while effectively communicating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean Manufacturing ExpertiseSix Sigma Black Belt CertificationSmart Factory/Industry 4.0 KnowledgeAerospace and Defense Industry ExperienceManufacturing Operations Leadership
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing Excellence Framework DesignKaizen and Rapid Improvement EventsDigital Twin TechnologyAutomation and Robotics SolutionsProducibility AssessmentsMetrics Tracking and ReportingTraining Curriculum DevelopmentStructured Problem-SolvingGovernance Cadence EstablishmentSite Assessment Methodology
Soft Skills
Executive-Level PresenceStrong Communication SkillsMentoring and CoachingAbility to Lead Through AmbiguityEngagement on Manufacturing Floor
Tools & Technologies
MES/MOM PlatformsAI and Machine Learning ApplicationsMBD/MBE PracticesEVM KnowledgeDigital Thread Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Six Sigma Master Black Belt CertificationSix Sigma Black Belt Certification
Industry Keywords
Aerospace and DefenseAS9100ITARNADCAPTPS-Based Principles
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the end-to-end design and rollout of the CACI Manufacturing Excellence framework across all manufacturing sites
- Establish standard work, deployment playbooks, training curricula, governance cadence, site assessment methodology, and certification/recognition structure
- Define and track leading and lagging manufacturing and supply chain metrics and report progress to the executive team
- Build the internal coaching and Lean/Six Sigma belt certification pipeline
- Own the manufacturing technology roadmap and prioritize smart factory investments
- Champion AI and machine learning applications for predictive maintenance, defect detection, process control, and scheduling
- Guide advanced Manufacturing Engineering capabilities, including digital twins, MBD/MBE, and simulation-driven process design
- Evaluate and pilot automation and robotics solutions
- Build the digital thread linking engineering, planning, and shop-floor execution data
- Assess technology maturity and adoption readiness across sites
- Serve as enterprise subject matter expert on Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Lead Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events tied to site performance gaps
- Mentor Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt talent
- Act as senior escalation point for production disruptions, quality escapes, capacity shortfalls, and program-jeopardy situations
- Lead structured problem-solving, containment, root cause, and corrective action for critical issues
- Maintain an on-call posture so surge support can be redirected to high-risk sites or programs
- Build and lead a high-performing Manufacturing Excellence organization
- Represent manufacturing excellence priorities in engineering, program management, and product development forums
- Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, and Site Operations leadership
- Present framework maturity, technology adoption, and critical issue status to executives, customers, or Government program offices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 18 years professional experience
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience
- Minimum of 5 years in the aerospace and defense industry
- Lean Manufacturing subject matter expertise, including TPS-based principles
- Six Sigma subject matter expertise; Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification required
- Expertise in Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events
- Experience designing and deploying an enterprise-level Manufacturing Excellence or continuous improvement framework across multiple manufacturing sites
- Knowledge of smart factory/Industry 4.0, MES/MOM platforms, digital twin, and applied AI/ML for manufacturing
- Track record of moving manufacturing technology pilots into scaled production use
- Experience in a regulated aerospace and defense manufacturing environment, including AS9100, ITAR, and/or NADCAP-governed processes
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and urgency and personally engage on the manufacturing floor during critical events
- Executive-level presence and strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience with MRL/TRL-based producibility assessments and early manufacturing input into NPI gate reviews
- Familiarity with EVM and its interaction with manufacturing cost and schedule performance on aerospace and defense programs
- Experience building or scaling an internal Lean/Six Sigma belt certification and coaching program
- Working knowledge of organizational design and benchmarking approaches for manufacturing excellence functions
- Hands-on exposure to advanced Manufacturing Engineering tools, automation/robotics deployment, or MBD/MBE practices
- Up to 25% local travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible time off benefit
- Robust learning resources
- Healthcare benefits
- Wellness benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Family support benefits
- Continuing education benefits
- Time off benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits and learning and development opportunities