Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Location: New England Region
Industry: Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing

We are searching for a highly experienced Director of Operations to lead and optimize multi-site manufacturing operations for a growing precision manufacturing organization within the aerospace and defense sector.

This leadership role will be responsible for driving operational excellence production efficiency lean manufacturing initiatives quality standards workforce development and strategic growth initiatives across complex manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and operational activities across multiple facilities
• Drive Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives
• Improve productivity efficiency quality delivery performance and cost controls
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and operational scaling
• Develop and mentor production engineering quality supply chain and operations teams
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 ISO aerospace and safety standards
• Optimize KPIs related to throughput OEE scrap reduction labor utilization and on-time delivery
• Support capital equipment planning automation and operational investments
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability teamwork and innovation

Qualifications

• 10 years of operational leadership experience within aerospace defense precision machining or advanced manufacturing
• Proven success leading high-volume complex manufacturing operations
• Strong background in CNC machining assembly precision manufacturing or aerospace components preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Manufacturing or related field preferred
• Multi-site operational leadership experience highly desired

Why This Opportunity

• Join an established and growing aerospace manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to make a significant operational and strategic impact
• Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and highly skilled teams
• Competitive compensation bonus structure and executive benefits package
• Long-term leadership growth opportunity within a dynamic organization