Director of Manufacturing Operations, AD&S

Job description

Job responsibilities

• First and foremost, deliver outcomes for the Air Dominance & Strike Production organization
• Create a clear vision for Manufacturing Operations
• You are a key leader in supporting and strengthening the vision of AD&S Production
• Manage the portfolio of projects necessary to achieve your vision for Manufacturing Operations
• Collaborate successfully with leaders across our production organization
• Leaders include Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain
• Deliver quality products, on-time and at cost
• Own attainment for both current and emerging programs

Job requirements

• 6+ years experience managing manufacturing and production operations
• 3+ years in a supervisor or production operations management role at the Director level or above
• 3+ years of experience as a manager of managers
• Experience managing operator / technician workforce of 100+ within direct organization
• Experience working directly and communicating with designers and engineers
• A full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management
• Extremely reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
• You have a passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff