Director, Manufacturing Operations

Chromalloy • Carson City, NV

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Manufacturing Operations leads aerospace manufacturing and repair operations at the Carson City, Nevada site, providing strategic and operational leadership across production and support functions. The role is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, regulatory compliance, customer commitments, and business objectives.

The Director oversees operational execution, capacity planning, resource optimization, continuous improvement, performance management, and team development. The role works cross-functionally to translate Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) commitments into production plans and to build a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, engagement, and operational excellence. The position is onsite.

Chromalloy manufactures and repairs critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. This people leader develops talent, improves processes, and delivers results that support aviation safety and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive operations leadership experience in aerospace, manufacturing, MRO, or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven success leading production, maintenance, supply chain, or manufacturing operations in a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, operational excellence, and performance management.
• Experience driving cross-functional execution and delivering results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated continuous improvement leadership experience.
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, repair and overhaul (MRO), or other FAA-regulated operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES platforms and data analytics tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Experience leading large, multi-functional manufacturing teams through growth and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and operational support functions, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Translate SIOP commitments into executable production plans that balance capacity, resources, and customer demand.
• Drive performance against safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics.
• Partner with supply chain, planning, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to develop and execute integrated operational strategies.
• Optimize labor, equipment, tooling, and material resources to improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Establish and maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and management operating systems to promote accountability and informed decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, including capacity constraints, supply chain challenges, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team and foster a culture focused on safety, quality, engagement, and results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director