Director of Operations - Electronic Systems

Elbit America • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President, the Director of Operations is accountable for managing the day-to-day operations and facilities of Elbit Systems of America. The Director of Operations is also responsible for the development and maintenance of client relations and human resource management.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or 10+ years management experience may substitute
• A bachelor's degree is preferred
• Proven experience in budget and financial management
• Successful track record of goal setting and achievement
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams
• Solid understanding of coaching management techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to engage and motivate a diverse team of employees
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proven organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Aerospace/Defense Industry preferred
• Experience in electronics Manufacturing highly preferred
• Experience working with or directly managing a represented workforce.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Operations Management
• Develop and implement business plans that align with company goals and overall strategic vision
• Develop and regularly monitor appropriate performance metrics, financial forecasts, and other metrics to evaluate operations and identify areas for improvement
• Prepare and implement annual operating budgets in accordance with principles of prudent financial management
• Research, develop, and implement policies and practices to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and fulfill client expectations
• Oversee all staff and operations on a day-to-day basis
• Monitor and regularly evaluate existing processes to identify areas for improvement
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all day-to-day operations, as well as adherence to existing policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence with operating budgets
• Leadership and Human Resource Management
• Lead the management team and hold managers accountable for team performance
• Motivate employees, and set appropriate individual and team performance targets
• Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports and provide timely and relevant feedback
• Ensure the presence of relevant training and development opportunities to address existing gaps
• Coach and mentor direct reports to promote professional development and drive team and company performance
• Oversee staff hiring and participate in the interviewing process as necessary
• Promote effective communications at all levels of the company by holding regular employee meetings and ensuring the timely dissemination of relevant information
• Relationship Development and Management
• Monitor competitors to identify industry trends and new business opportunities
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Liaise and develop relationships with prospective clients
• Cultivate business relationships with existing clients
• Create operations processes, functional organization, and infrastructure
• Assign and allocate the resources required to support the business
• Set the operation’s functional performance standards and operation’s measurements
• Outside Business Relationships
• Business Unit Leaders and Vice Presidents
• Chief Operating Officer
• Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Product lines and material management
• Elbit Program and Operations Management
• Director Human Resources

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

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