Operations Director

Responsibilities

• Lead the site safety culture by maintaining an unwavering focus on safe operations, regulatory compliance, and accountability while promoting a proactive approach to workplace safety throughout the organization.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, goals, and objectives aligned with the company's vision, business objectives, and long-term growth plans.
• Lead and manage overall manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to ensure efficient production, operational scalability, and timely delivery of products while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions to achieve business objectives.
• Foster a results-oriented culture focused on accountability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, supply chain, program management, and sales, to ensure alignment of priorities and successful execution of company objectives.
• Create an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, adaptability, and constructive feedback while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and effectively guide teams through business growth, process improvements, and evolving operational priorities.
• Exercise sound judgment and data-driven decision-making to solve complex operational challenges, prioritize initiatives, and achieve organizational goals.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, manufacturing best practices, and leadership development practices, recommending and implementing improvements where appropriate.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that support business growth, operational scalability, and long-term organizational success.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, customer meetings, and other professional events to promote the organization's capabilities and strengthen industry relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in a senior operations management role within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, technologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles and driving operational excellence.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on achieving operational targets and driving business growth.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and certifications relevant to manufacturing, such as FAA regulations, ISO standards, or AS9100, is desirable.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Able to communicate company messages and feedback to broad array of diverse staff.