Director, Manufacturing Operations
About The Position
The Director of Manufacturing Operations leads aerospace manufacturing and repair operations and drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the site. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for production and support functions, ensuring customer commitments, regulatory requirements, and business objectives are achieved. The position oversees operational execution, capacity planning, continuous improvement, and team development while fostering accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. The role is onsite in Carson City, Nevada, and supports the manufacture and repair of critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry.
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, multifunctional manufacturing teams through growth and transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing and operational support functions, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Translate Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (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 operational bottlenecks.
- Champion Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Establish and maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and management operating systems to drive 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 build a culture focused on safety, quality, engagement, and results.
- Align people and decisions with Chromalloy’s vision and deliver results through transparency and accountability.
- Drive enterprise value through sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and customer focus.
- Communicate openly, address challenges directly, and foster accountability.
- Make informed decisions, empower others, and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop diverse, high-performing teams through trust, respect, and inclusion.
- Set clear expectations, establish standards, and deliver operational excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
