Director of Assembly Operations

TTM•Denver, CO

11d

About The Position

The Director of Assembly Operations is responsible for overall management and coordination of TTM Technologies’ Denver Assembly operations. The role leads manufacturing, production control, the Assembly Stock Room, and Operations Program Management to deliver products cost-effectively while meeting safety, quality, environmental, delivery, and business objectives. The director sets the operations vision and strategy, defines and communicates goals and metrics, and manages performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP). They develop operational plans based on business objectives, sales forecasts, inventory requirements, and other relevant factors, and coordinate closely with Process Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, Finance, Quality, and other functions. The position leads continuous improvement and structured problem-solving, monitors operational performance, and takes corrective action to meet product specifications, quality standards, budgets, and schedules. It develops detailed plans and metrics for goals including revenue, margins, budgets, yield, throughput, inventory, rework, scrap, on-time delivery, employee safety, product quality, and customer satisfaction. The director also supports business development and engineering proposals, builds and develops the operations organization, and recommends organizational structures and staffing. The role is responsible for facility security and compliance with safety, environmental, employment, and other applicable laws and company policies. It may involve handling hazardous waste and requires specified RCRA training at initial hire and annually thereafter. The director must comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements. Responsibilities include supporting export-compliance procedures, training and audits, visitor authorization processes, and continuous improvement of the export-compliance program. TTM describes itself as a global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, RF components and assemblies, and advanced printed circuit boards. The company says its nearly 20 North American facilities provide opportunities for professional development and cross-training. The listed compensation range is $138,028–$242,738; an annual or quarterly company bonus may apply depending on assignment.

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 with complex or engineered product lines.
Significant experience defining and using manufacturing systems, data, and metrics to plan and execute production plans.
Ability to obtain or currently hold a secret security clearance.
Strong customer-service and quality orientation.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to define goals, inspire the organization, and provide clear, frequent direction.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain effectiveness under stress in a fast-paced production environment.
Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, build high-performance teams, recognize contributions, manage conflict, and foster cohesive working relationships.
Demonstrated 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 data needed to monitor manufacturing performance and execute production plans.
Demonstrated business acumen and decision-making skills, including balancing risk, strategic impact, and short- and long-term needs.
Ability to identify execution risks and use risk-management tools and techniques to mitigate them.
Ability to relate operational performance parameters to financial performance.
Working understanding of Sales & Operations Planning processes.
Must comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC, and follow export-related access, visitor, shipment, and vendor-approval procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle MRP systems; Oracle is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all 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, objectives, and performance metrics.
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.
Provide leadership and direction to subordinate managers and teams to achieve objectives and satisfactory performance.
Monitor the effectiveness of assigned functions and take corrective action to meet product specifications, quality standards, budgets, and timeframes.
Recommend and implement product and process enhancements, and lead continuous improvement activity.
Ensure structured problem-solving is used to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Develop and maintain plans and metrics for revenue, margins, budgets, yields, throughput, inventory, rework, scrap, delivery, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Maintain communication and effective working relationships with other company functions 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 in support of business objectives.
Maintain facility security and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements and applicable laws and company policies.
Support affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policies and comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
Complete required RCRA training at initial hire and annually thereafter; the role may handle hazardous waste as described in departmental work instructions.
Comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements; support export-control procedures, training, audits, visitor authorization, and program improvements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including telehealth support.
Company-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Health Savings Account with company contribution or Flexible Spending Account options.
Wellness incentive programs with company deposits into an HSA account.
Critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options.
Legal insurance and pet insurance.
Paid time off 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; additional compensation information also notes that an annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
Referral bonuses.
Annual compensation review and annual performance reviews.
Professional development, training, and cross-training opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement for courses related to TTM’s business, up to $12,000 per year.