Director of Operations

About the role

The Director of Operations position at Monogram Aerospace Fasteners is responsible for implementing, standardizing operational practices and possessing strong leadership skills to create a teamwork environment. Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will manage the manufacturing operations to achieve the site's business goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the areas of Heading, Wedgelock, Plating, Heat Treat, CNC, Maintenance, and Tooling
• Direct LEAN efforts to minimize the cost of quality including scrap, rework while meeting customer quality requirements
• Interface with customers, vendors, subcontractors and ensure the organization is in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Develop and implement performance metrics to ensure on-time delivery of production to customers
• Collaborate closely with support functions including: Quality, HR, Finance, EH&S, Customer Service/Planning, Design Engineering, CI and R&D
• Provide advice and counsel on operational issues to General Manager
• Champion and support the current operating system including Policy Deployment, Lean Transformation, Strategic Sourcing and Continuous Improvement Philosophy with hands-on involvement and reinforcement
• Determine annual Operations Capital budget
• Review each expenditure request for accuracy, relevance and ROI
• Manage the majority of company direct and indirect headcount resources to include hiring, performance review and employee development to meet production output and gross margin goals
• Translate and support global manufacturing strategies
• Establish appropriate Operations goals within the context of the global strategy and ensure attainment of these to support top level objectives
• Ensure that performance metrics are posted and displayed, assessments are conducted, and visual management systems are maintained
• Act as one of the primary points of contact with Bargaining Unit Process and resolves disputes and grievances in partnership with HR and General Manager
• Establish and guide oversee SIOP process – assure effective integration between sales, supply chain and operations for effective planning and execution
• Work closely with Monogram Arizona Operations to ensure alignment for production and delivery needs for Monogram

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a related manufacturing environment with machine shop; or 10+ plus years of process/continuous improvement experience in manufacturing, preferably aerospace
• Proven record of hands-on experience in a high mix, high volume aerospace operation for a multimillion manufacturing company
• Demonstrated ability in the core competencies for a senior level leader: delegation, developing direct reports, process management, innovation management, business acumen, learning on the fly, making timely/high quality decisions, and hiring staffing, strategic agility, command skills and managing vision and purpose
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and disciplines
• Strong knowledge of/experience with manufacturing support functions such as Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities
• Strong business acumen and customer interaction experience
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Strong leadership skills – effective in motivating and directing a team for positive results
• Extensive background in New Product Introduction, manufacturing processes/methodologies/technologies
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, systems and processes
• Exhibits strong planning, organization, and analytical skills; capable of multitasking
• Track-record demonstrating ability to effectively lead, train and motivate others to perform required job duties
• Communicates across organizational levels (written and verbally) in a fair, respectful and constructive manner
• Capable of developing and managing departmental budgets and capital projects
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Supervisor Responsibility: This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department