Director, Cable Assembly
Director, Cable Assembly
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Job Description
Who Are We
FDH Aerois a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers.
With more than 55 years of experience and operations in 14 countries we bring expertise across Commercial Defense Space Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions Electronics Hardware Commercial Aftermarket and Defense Aftermarket.
For more information please visit theFDH Aero website.
Why Work Here
Fast-paced & Impactful Work Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving
Driven Team & Culture Supportive driven colleagues who support you every step of the way
High-Growth OpportunitiesWe invest in your success with training and development
Competitive Benefits Package Includes medical dental vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching wellness activities and more
At FDH Aero we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow.As a global team our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the wordsWe areand include: service-first respectful amplifiers open-minded and accountable.
We Are Looking For
The Director Cable Assembly will lead and oversee manufacturing and production operations for FDHs cable assembly operation in Wake Forest NC.
This leader will be responsible for driving efficiency quality and scalability on the production floor. This role demands a hands-on leader who will direct plan and optimize manufacturing operations while building and developing a high-performance production team.
This leader will be accountable for operations performance and overseeing the hiring training and talent development of the operations team to align with business objectives. Success in this role requires relentless execution of process improvements operational excellence and a commitment to delivering results at the site.
What Youll Do
As Director Cable Assembly:
Manufacturing & Production Operations
- Lead day-to-day operations of cable assembly production ensuring efficiency safety and quality.
- Oversee assembly processes including cutting stripping crimping soldering and testing.
- Establish production schedule to achieve targets consisting of multiple discrete teams within a two-shift environment
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and minimize waste.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards.
- Monitor and improve production schedules throughput and on-time delivery.
Process Improvement & Quality Control
- Develop and enforce quality control standards to minimize defects and rework. Coordinate with the Quality function to achieve high first-pass quality production standards.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen Six Sigma 5S etc.) to optimize processes.
- Identify and implement automation and technology to enhance production efficiency.
- Analyze KPIs (yield rates scrap rates cycle times etc.) and drive corrective actions.
Financial Oversight & Reporting
- Own P&L responsibility for the Wake Forest cable assembly operation ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
- Develop and manage operational budgets cost controls and financial forecasting to support business goals.
- Prepare and present monthly business unit performance reports including production metrics cost analysis and financial performance to senior leadership.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations labor and supply chain processes.
Customer Interface & Troubleshooting
- Serve as an escalation point for customer-facing technical or quality issues related to cable assemblies working cross-functionally to drive resolution.
- Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address customer complaints non-conformances and field issues.
- Interface with key customers as needed to ensure responsiveness build trust and maintain high satisfaction with production deliverables.
Workforce & Team Leadership
- Manage and develop a world-class production teams consisting of production managers supervisors leads and technicians.
- Ensure workforce training and certification programs for compliance and skill development.
- Foster a culture of accountability safety and operational excellence.
Supply Chain & Supplier Coordination
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material sourcing and replenishment.
- Establish inventory kitting standards in coordination with the materials and warehouse function.
- Work with suppliers to optimize lead times pricing and quality standards.
- Ensure alignment of raw material supply with production demands.
Facility & Equipment Management
- Oversee maintenance of equipment tooling and production infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations (OSHA EPA etc.).
- Plan for capital expenditures to support capacity growth and new technology adoption.
Compliance & Safety
- Maintain adherence to safety protocols environmental standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead efforts to reduce workplace incidents and improve employee safety practices.
What You Bring
- Day-to-day production leadership Excellent people leader capable of organizing multiple production teams to achieve manufacturing unit targets. Proven ability to define standard work processes and standard target outputs. Ability to influence operations both directly and across second shift operations.
- Manufacturing & Process Improvement Expert in lean manufacturing Six Sigma and process efficiency relentlessly focused on throughput waste reduction and operational excellence.
- Leadership & Team Development Hands-on leader who builds mentors and drives high-performance production teams with a culture of accountability.
- Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration Strong operator who aligns production engineering procurement and sales to ensure manufacturing execution supports business goals.
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking Data-driven operator who owns KPIs leverages production data and makes high-impact decisions that drive performance and profitability.
- Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement Proactive and solutions-focused identifying inefficiencies eliminating bottlenecks and driving cost speed and quality improvements.
Special Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) orasylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
- ITAR Requirement
- 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR
Job Type: Full Time
FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
