Sr. Director, Plant Operations – Defense & Space

CAES Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Director Plant Operationsto join its Business Unit leadership team in Lansdale PA and direct the Operations/Manufacturing efforts of several Mission Systems sites.

This role will be directly responsible to oversee Lansdale operations management and its Value Streams as well as its related functions. Additionally this role will direct the efforts of existing operations leadership in Eatontown NJ.

This critical role is responsible for the strategy behind optimally producing products and directing site Operational activities to assure products are manufactured on-schedule in complete conformance to requirements and within cost objectives. The incumbent needs to understand the measures and key performance indicators within the manufacturing discipline as well as have proven experience in improving operational results to the benefit of the customer satisfaction and the business financial performance.

We produce innovative electronic solutions for the defense industry satisfying some of the most pressing needs of our time. Here you will find so much! We pride ourselves on a servant leader culture and expect collaboration and continuous improvement across the business. As a visible leader to key processes you will be critical to this return we offer an excellent benefits package that starts immediately a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off!) 11 Paid Holidays and an excellent starting salary. We also match your 401(k) contributions up to 5%.

Join us and put your Leadership experience to work!

• Create and maintain a Best-in-Class Manufacturing operation relentlessly driving strategy toward growth and achievement
• In conjunction with Mission Systems Leadership ensure the setting and achievement of budget and operational performance including necessary resources output quality cost delivery and lead time
• Leads change and develops a continuous improvement culture to deliver year-on-year operational improvement
• Drive cultural change through Operations to singularly focus on customer priorities of delivery quality and relationships
• Responsible for establishment distribution management and implementation of the Operations Strategy to include steady reduction of manufacturing lead times. Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration
• Drives the development of department budgets considering factors such as cost targets manpower material and equipment forecasts and sales forecasts
• Direct and Operations and Manufacturing teams to accomplish goals of the Plan consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures
• Identify recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap and increase manufacturing velocity. Direct the establishment implementation and maintenance of production standards
• Monitors and drives financial and operational metrics including key KPIs. Provides reports and proactively escalates issues that may impact business objectives
• Develop implement and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals progress and obstacles for our key initiatives
• Uphold organization policies and standards
• Work closely with human resources to lead your team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting inclusive and productive environment
• Establish a succession plan for Operations to maintain business continuity and promote employee development
• Assures that Environmental Health and Safety Issues are addressed considering local regulations CAES Zero harm policy and good corporate citizenship

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum 12 years experience in an operations management role within manufacturing that includes business management and people leadership
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

WE VALUE

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in electronics Microwave and/or RF (radio frequency) manufacturing
• LEAN greenbelt training (or ability to undertake)
• Change agent embracing LEAN (Toyota Production System) and relentless advocate of Continuous Improvement
• Strategic knowledge of production operations management for quality yield and cost
• Experience in strategic decisions involving standard manufacturing work (machining assembly etc.) involving cost reduction; materials sourcing; line automation; financials and measures; workforce productivity & flexibility; etc.
• Advanced knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management
• Advanced problem-solving ability Strong ERP understanding and Root cause analysis

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations candidate must be a U.S. person which is defined as a U.S. citizen a U.S. permanent resident or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.