Director, Operations

Description: JOB SUMMARY The Director, Operations for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) serves as the strategic operational leader, directing, managing, and leading manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities. Primary responsibilities include overseeing production, asset reliability, maintenance, and facilities functions; ensuring customer, quality, schedule, and financial objectives are achieved; and serving as the primary point of contact for site operational performance, business initiatives, and cross-functional activities. This position is responsible for developing and executing operational strategies, budgets, staffing plans, hiring plans, and capital improvement initiatives while driving operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability, in support of ASC’s business objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Operations, Production, Asset Reliability, Maintenance, and Facilities functions to support business objectives, customer requirements, and program execution Direct and oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities while achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and production objectives Responsible for the successful operation of activities of major significance to the organization; ensure production budgets, schedules, capacity, and performance standards are established and attained Develop and employ strategies to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), manufacturing productivity, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency Forecast labor requirements through capacity planning and recommend equipment and/or facility changes, production methods, or material handling procedures. Identify and implement capital equipment investments that enhance manufacturing capability and provide a positive return on investment Manage labor, capital, equipment, and material resources efficiently to meet fluctuating demand while controlling operational costs Lead Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance Oversee inventory management and manufacturing capacity planning to support production schedules, customer demand, and financial objectives Partner with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, HSE, and other cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support business growth Build, develop, and lead a high-performing Operations organization through effective staffing, employee development, cross-training, performance management, and succession planning Champion a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with applicable government, regulatory, customer, and company requirements OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Special projects and additional duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Typically supervises managers of various functions under purview Requirements: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field Master’s degree or MBA is preferred Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification highly desired EXPERIENCE Minimum…

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