Director of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for manufacturing, energetic material processing, maintenance, and facilities functions across the Nammo Perry facility. Reporting directly to the Site President/General Manager this position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and reliable operations while supporting organizational growth production readiness and long-term business objectives.
The Director of Operations leads a multidisciplinary organization through direct-report managers responsible for Energetic Operations, Production Operations, Maintenance, and Facilities. These functions collectively support the site's manufacturing capabilities, critical infrastructure, equipment reliability, and operational continuity. The Director of Operations is expected to establish clear operational priorities, develop strong management teams, drive accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement grounded in Nammo's core values of Dedication, Care, and Precision.
Unique Benefits Designed with Care:- Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days
- Relocation assistance provided
- 401(K) with a 6% company match
- 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
- Employer Health Saving Account Contributions
- Two week's vacation, one-week sick pay, and nine paid holidays
What You'll Do: Precision in ActionStrategic Operations Leadership - Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with organizational objectives, production requirements, and long-term business growth.
- Provide leadership and accountability across manufacturing, energetic operations, maintenance, and facilities ensuring effective coordination and operational performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery costs, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with site leadership to evaluate operational priorities, resource allocation, capital investments, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Manufacturing and Energetic Operations- Oversee production operations across Large Caliber Systems and Aerospace Propulsion business units ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing activities.
- Provide strategic oversight of energetic material blending and processing operations, ensuring alignment with production requirements and established safety standards.
- Drive manufacturing performance through effective capacity planning workforce utilization production scheduling and operational discipline.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program management to support customer commitments, resolve operational challenges, and improve manufacturing capabilities.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and resource planning to meet programmatic needs while maintaining cost initiatives.
- Establish leader standard work directives to guide day-to-day operations.
Maintenance and Facilities Management- Provide strategic oversight of maintenance operations including electrical and control systems, machining, mechanical maintenance, and equipment reliability.
- Lead facilities management functions supporting site infrastructure, facilities engineering, building systems, preventative maintenance, and essential site services.
- Establish and deconflict priorities for preventative maintenance, equipment availability, infrastructure improvements, and operational continuity.
- Support capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and facility investments necessary to sustain and expand manufacturing operations.
Safety, Quality and Regulatory Compliance- Champion a safety-first culture ensuring operational adherence to applicable environmental health, explosive safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Quality to maintain process discipline, product conformity, risk management, and compliance with established management systems.
- Drive accountability for identifying and addressing operational risks, safety concerns, non-conformances, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Financial Performance and People Leadership- Develop and manage operational budgets, labor resources, capital expenditures, and cost improvement initiatives.
- Lead, coach, and develop direct-report managers while establishing clear expectations for performance, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.Partner with People and Culture on workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.
What Dedicated Teammates Bring- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations or industrial leadership.
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience including demonstrated success leading managers or multidisciplinary operational teams.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, energetic materials, chemical processing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex manufacturing operations, develop operational strategies, manage budgets, and drive performance improvements.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial safety, equipment reliability, and operational excellence principles.
- Proven leadership, communication, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualification:
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related discipline.
- Direct experience in defense manufacturing, energetic material processing, ammunition production, or aerospace propulsion.
- Experience overseeing multiple operational functions including production, maintenance, facilities, and engineering support.
- Familiarity with explosive safety requirements and defense industry regulations.
- Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or comparable operational excellence methodologies.
Leadership Competencies
- Aligns operational capabilities and resources with business objectives and long-term growth.
- Drives performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery cost, and reliability.
- Build strong management teams and promotes accountability, engagement, and succession readiness.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, hazard awareness, and commitment to disciplined operations,
- Build effective partnerships across departments and business units
- Leads teams through expansion, organizational growth, and evolving operational requirements.
Our Woking Conditions and Requirements- This position operates in both office and industrial manufacturing environments and requires regular interaction with production areas, maintenance, operations, and facility infrastructure.
- The role may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking, including navigating manufacturing facilities and operational work areas.
- Employees must comply with applicable safety, security, and environmental requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated areas.
- The position may require occasional domestic or international travel and flexibility to support operational needs outside standard business hours.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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