Job Title: Director of OperationsExempt Status: Location: Newington, CTSummary: This role ensures the efficient production of machined components while maintaining compliance with aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations. The Director of Operations drives operational excellence through strategic planning, team leadership, process optimization, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Essential Functions:- Full control of Profit and Loss of the business unit
- Responsible for preparation and presentation of budget plans with the assistance of Sales and Finance departments
- Responsible for capacity planning, capital investments, and staffing to support business plans
- Reviews monthly product overall costs and make adjustments as required to meet budgeted standards
- Reviews parts non-quality activity weekly, identify negative trends, opportunities for improvement and corrective action through the involvement of Engineering and Manufacturing supervisors
- Defines yearly goals for the business unit and reviews progress every quarter
- Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget.
- Through weekly and monthly reports monitor productivity and efficiencies by the department and correct with the production and engineering team as necessary
- Maintain customer schedules and communication of work progress
- Represents the company as needed during customer visits and presentations
- Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.
Required Qualifications & Experience:- Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
- Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, or other related field required
- High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's
- 5+ years of experience
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Ability to drive and sustain changes for improved efficiencies, growth and culture
- Ability to mentor and coach direct reports
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
- Ability to travel 5-10% when required.
Physical Demands / Work Capacity EvaluationThe essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
*Subject to change with or without notice*
