Director of Operations - East Windsor, Connecticut
About The Position
The Director of Operations ensures efficient production of machined components while maintaining compliance with aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations. The role drives operational excellence through strategic planning, team leadership, process optimization, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The Director has full profit-and-loss control for two business units and oversees budget planning, capacity, capital investments, staffing, product costs, quality trends, annual goals, and operating budgets. The position monitors departmental productivity and efficiency, maintains customer schedules and communication, and represents the company during customer visits and presentations as needed.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR-related data.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another related field, or a high school diploma/GED and 10 years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Ability to drive and sustain changes for improved efficiencies, growth, and culture.
- Ability to mentor and coach direct reports.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
- Ability to travel 5–10% when required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain full profit-and-loss control of two business units.
- Prepare and present budget plans with assistance from Sales and Finance.
- Plan capacity, capital investments, and staffing to support business plans.
- Review monthly overall product costs and make adjustments as needed to meet budgeted standards.
- Review non-quality activity weekly, identify negative trends and improvement opportunities, and pursue corrective action with Engineering and Manufacturing supervisors.
- Define yearly business-unit goals and review progress quarterly.
- Analyze division or department budget requests, identify potential reductions, and allocate the operating budget.
- Monitor departmental productivity and efficiency through weekly and monthly reports, and make corrections with the production and engineering teams as necessary.
- Maintain customer schedules and communicate work progress.
- Represent the company as needed during customer visits and presentations.
- Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
