Site Director - West Chester

As a Site Director at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be accountable for overall site performance, ensuring full execution of strategic plans and attainment of financial, operational, engineering, quality, and customer satisfaction goals. This position provides both direct and indirect leadership over a multidisciplinary team, building organizational capability aligned with the company’s long-term direction. This highly visible leadership role operates in a fast paced, engineer-to-order and build-to‑-order B2B environment within the technology/defense sector. The role is responsible for creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The Site Director works across all functions and establishes clear priorities, removes roadblocks, ensures utilization of standard processes, and communicates action plans for any areas that fall short of expectations within a facility. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Financial & Strategic Leadership Accountable for achieving site-level revenue, EBIT, and cash flow targets through effective operations, disciplined execution, and proactive risk managementDevelops and deploys annual operating plans, budgets, staffing plans, and KPIs; monitors progress and takes corrective action as neededContributes to MPG strategy through market insights, performance analysis, and competitive assessmentsReviews financial and operational reports to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges; takes timely action to address variances.Approves and recommends CapEx within delegated authority, ensuring ROI and strategic alignment Operational Excellence & Execution Leads day-to-day operations across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and support functions to ensure safety, on-time delivery to plan (level load the factory) and promise (official OTD measurement), cost control, quality, and productivityCoordinates with all functions including but not limited to Finance, Human Resources, and IT to ensure satisfactory delivery of operational and financial targetsEnsures consistent adherence to corporate policies, standard work, and regulatory requirementsDrives continuous improvement using lean, GDP, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies Customer & Commercial Leadership Partners closely with Business Development, Sales, Program Management, and Customer Service to ensure proactive communication, accurate delivery commitments, and high customer satisfactionSupports commercial reviews, pricing considerations, proposal inputs, and new business evaluationsEnsures the site achieves commitments, minimizes customer escalations, and responds effectively when issues arise Engineering & Product Development Collaboration Works with Engineering leadership to enhance product capabilities, reduce costs, improve manufacturability, and support new product introductionsEncourages cross-functional alignment between Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce cycle time and improve throughput Leadership, Talent, and Culture Maintains a high-performance culture based on respect, trust, transparency, and employee engagementAssigns clear accountabilities, sets performance expectations, and ensures regular feedback, coaching, and performance reviewsIdentifies, develops, and retains key talent; ensures succession planning for critical rolesConducts regular site leadership team meetings across functional groups and maintains strong communication across all organizational levels Compliance, Safety & Risk Management Ensures all site activities meet company, legal, environmental, and industry specific regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR, OSHA, CMMC, etc.)Champions a strong safety culture with proactive mitigation and continuous improvement in EHS performanceIdentifies and mitigates operational risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and capacity constraints Experience/Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business; advanced degree preferredMinimum 10 years of combined commercial and operations experience, with at least 7 years in progressively responsible management roles in a high mix, mid-sized manufacturing or defense environmentDemonstrated experience leading complex operations and achieving financial, operational, and customer satisfaction targetsStrong capability in budgeting, resource planning, KPI management, and performance-based leadershipProven ability to build teams, drive accountability, and develop organizational capability within a matrixed organization.Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and sound business judgmentExceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsDecisive, timely, and data-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving abilitiesCommercial awareness combined with the ability to think and act strategicallyStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyAbility to quickly gain deep knowledge of company products, processes, and customers Benefits of joining our team! Annual incentive plan (bonus)Paid vacation and sick timeUp to 10 paid holidays/year4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charityHealth, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductionsShort-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paidOther ancillary insurance options available401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salaryEducational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearGym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year #SW