Director of Operations

Description WORK LOCATION: Huntsville, AL FLSA STATUS: Exempt SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $152,500 to $231,800 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment. SUMMARY The Director of Operations will oversee all aspects of production within the organization, ensuring efficient processes, high-quality output, and adherence to safety and AS9100 quality management standards. This leadership role involves strategic planning, resource management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize production performance and meet business objectives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading operations within the aerospace, defense, advanced technology, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries, with a demonstrated ability to scale operations, improve performance, and support complex product development and production environments. RESPONSIBILITIES The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties. Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives, focusing on enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs. Manage the entire production process, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization, to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining quality standards. Establish and uphold quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards, customer requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal quality management system requirements. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. Identify areas for operational improvement and implement best practices, methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma), and technologies to optimize production processes and enhance productivity. Drive a culture of quality, operational excellence, accountability, and customer satisfaction throughout the manufacturing organization. Work closely with supply chain, engineering, quality assurance, and sales teams to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding production schedules, inventory management, and customer requirements. Develop and manage the operations budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support production goals while minimizing waste and controlling costs. Promote a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to safety regulations and protocols, conducting training sessions, and addressing any safety concerns promptly. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor production efficiency, quality, and safety. Analyze data and prepare reports for senior management to inform decision-making. Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of materials and components, negotiating contracts and terms to optimize costs and quality. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in production, such as equipment failures, supply chain delays, or workforce shortages, ensuring minimal impact on operations. Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive operations leadership experience within aerospace, defense, advanced technology, electronics, precision manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Experience leading complex manufacturing operations supporting government and commercial customers is strongly preferred. Proven t…

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