Director of Assembly Operations

TTM Technologies•Denver, CO

13d•$138,028 - $242,738

About The Position

The Director of Assembly Operations is responsible for the overall management and coordination of TTM Technologies’ Denver Assembly operations. The role oversees manufacturing, production control, the Assembly Stock Room, and Operations Program Management to deliver products cost-effectively while meeting safety, quality, environmental, delivery, and business requirements. The director sets operational vision and strategy, manages Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People metrics, and develops plans aligned with company business objectives and sales forecasts. The position leads managers and teams, monitors operational performance, takes corrective action, and drives continuous improvement and structured problem-solving across functions. It works closely with Process Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, Finance, Quality, and other company functions to stabilize manufacturing processes, meet customer expectations, and support business growth. The director also supports business development proposals and engineering efforts, develops the operations organization and workforce, and maintains facility security and regulatory compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing, with at least five years at a senior manager level leading large teams and directing operations at a similar manufacturing facility. Experience with complex or engineered product lines, manufacturing systems and metrics, and MRP systems is required; Oracle experience is preferred. The candidate must currently hold or be able to obtain a secret security clearance and comply with export-control requirements, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Business discipline.
At least 15 years of relevant experience, including aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing.
At least 5 years at a senior manager level leading large teams and directing operations at a similar manufacturing facility, with direct responsibility for production and quality goals.
Experience working with complex or engineered product lines.
Significant experience defining and using manufacturing systems, data, and metrics to plan and execute production plans.
Currently hold or be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
Strong customer service and quality orientation.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to define goals, inspire teams, and provide clear, frequent direction to subordinates and support functions.
Ability to maintain personal effectiveness and tolerate stress while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to motivate team members, leverage individual strengths, and recognize accomplishments.
High-performance team-building skills, including the ability to manage conflict and create mutually beneficial outcomes.
Structured problem-solving skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams in root-cause analysis and corrective action.
Ability to define, acquire, process, present, and interpret manufacturing data needed to monitor and execute production plans.
Business acumen and decision-making skills, including balancing risk, strategic impact, and short- and long-term needs.
Ability to identify execution risks and apply risk-management tools and techniques.
Ability to relate operational performance parameters to financial performance parameters.
Working understanding of Sales & Operations Planning processes.
Compliance with TTM export-control policies and applicable ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements, including visitor authorization, shipment controls, and vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of Assembly operations, including Manufacturing, Production Control, the Assembly Stock Room, and Operations Program Management.
Set the operations vision and strategy, and define and communicate goals, key objectives, and metrics.
Own and manage Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People performance across Assembly operations.
Develop operational plans based on business objectives, sales and forecasts, inventory requirements, and related factors; stay current with manufacturing trends.
Lead immediate subordinates and guide their management of assigned areas to achieve objectives and satisfactory performance in accordance with established policies and programs.
Monitor the effectiveness of assigned functions, operations, and programs; ensure objectives are met in accordance with product specifications, quality standards, budgets, and timeframes; take corrective action as needed.
Recommend and implement product and process enhancements, lead continuous improvement, and ensure structured problem-solving is used to identify root causes and effective solutions.
Develop and maintain detailed plans and metrics for goals including revenue, gross margins, operating budgets, first-pass yields, throughput, inventory, rework, scrap, on-time delivery, employee safety, product quality, and customer satisfaction; take corrective action as required.
Maintain communications and effective working relationships with other company functions needed to support operations.
Support business development proposals and engineering efforts by providing technical and production resources.
Build and maintain an effective operations organization through personnel selection, training, development, compensation, and motivation; recommend and approve organizational structures and staffing requirements.
Maintain facility security and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
Support affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policies and comply with applicable laws, company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
Complete required RCRA training on initial hire and annually thereafter if handling hazardous waste as outlined in departmental work instructions.
Comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable ITAR, EAR, and OFAC laws; reinforce compliance expectations, follow foreign-visitor authorization procedures, support export compliance training and audits, and provide feedback for program improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including telehealth support.
Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Health Savings Account with company contribution or Flexible Spending Accounts.
Wellness incentive programs with company deposits into an HSA.
Critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options.
Legal insurance and pet insurance.
PTO program with 15 days of annual accrual.
Eight company holidays and two floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) match program with immediate vesting.
Annual bonus program; an annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
Referral bonuses.
Annual compensation review.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Cross-training opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement for courses related to TTM’s business, up to $12,000 per year.