Director of Manufacturing Operations #1508

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Client

Our client stands as a global frontrunner in precision-engineered components and systems, delivering critical solutions to the aerospace, defense, and advanced industrial markets. With decades of manufacturing heritage, they've established themselves as a trusted partner known for exceptional quality, dependability, and forward-thinking innovation.

Operating as a privately held, values-centered enterprise, they maintain multiple manufacturing and engineering locations across the globe, serving premier OEMs and tier-one suppliers on cutting-edge industry programs. The organization blends the reliability of an established company with the responsiveness of a contemporary, expanding manufacturer, built on operational rigor and enduring client relationships.

Position Overview

Our client seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations to join their executive leadership and take ownership of several operating divisions within their aerospace and defense business.

This opportunity presents remarkable advancement prospects for a seasoned manufacturing leader with demonstrated success managing sophisticated, multi-location operations. Regular travel across manufacturing facilities is an essential aspect of this on-site position.

Core AccountabilitiesOperational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with industry quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead initiatives in production performance, supply chain management, and process optimization
• Full P&L accountability for assigned business units, ensuring financial performance, cost efficiency, and margin optimization
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites

Business Strategy

Team Development

Financial Management

Requirements

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Benefits

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