Site Director - (West Chester)

Dover Corporation•West Chester, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Site Director at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, Ohio, the role is accountable for overall site performance and execution of strategic plans, including financial, operational, engineering, quality, and customer satisfaction goals. The position provides direct and indirect leadership to a multidisciplinary team and builds organizational capability aligned with the company’s long-term direction. It operates in a fast-paced, engineer-to-order and build-to-order B2B environment in the technology and defense sector. The Site Director creates a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Working across functions, the role sets priorities, removes roadblocks, promotes standard processes, and communicates action plans when performance falls short of expectations. The position leads site financial and strategic planning, daily operations, customer and commercial coordination, engineering collaboration, talent and culture initiatives, and compliance, safety, and risk management. It is responsible for achieving site revenue, EBIT, and cash flow targets while supporting safe, quality, productive operations and customer commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
At least 10 years of combined commercial and operations experience.
At least 7 years in progressively responsible management roles in a high-mix, mid-sized manufacturing or defense environment.
Demonstrated experience leading complex operations and achieving financial, operational, and customer satisfaction targets.
Strong capability in budgeting, resource planning, KPI management, and performance-based leadership.
Proven ability to build teams, drive accountability, and develop organizational capability within a matrixed organization.
Integrity, ethical standards, and sound business judgment.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Decisive, timely, data-driven decision-making and strong problem-solving abilities.
Commercial awareness and the ability to think and act strategically.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to quickly gain deep knowledge of company products, processes, and customers.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Achieve site-level revenue, EBIT, and cash flow targets through effective operations, disciplined execution, and proactive risk management.
Develop and deploy annual operating plans, budgets, staffing plans, and KPIs; monitor progress and take corrective action as needed.
Contribute market insights, performance analysis, and competitive assessments to MPG strategy.
Review financial and operational reports to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, and address variances promptly.
Approve and recommend capital expenditures within delegated authority, ensuring return on investment and strategic alignment.
Lead day-to-day operations across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and support functions to ensure safety, delivery, cost control, quality, and productivity.
Coordinate with Finance, Human Resources, IT, and other functions to meet operational and financial targets.
Ensure adherence to corporate policies, standard work, and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement using lean, GDP, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
Partner with Business Development, Sales, Program Management, and Customer Service on proactive communications, accurate delivery commitments, and customer satisfaction.
Support commercial reviews, pricing considerations, proposal inputs, and new business evaluations.
Ensure the site meets commitments, minimizes customer escalations, and responds effectively to issues.
Work with Engineering leadership to enhance product capabilities, reduce costs, improve manufacturability, and support new product introductions.
Align Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce cycle time and improve throughput.
Maintain a high-performance culture based on respect, trust, transparency, and employee engagement.
Set accountabilities and performance expectations, and ensure regular feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
Identify, develop, and retain key talent; ensure succession planning for critical roles.
Conduct regular site leadership team meetings and maintain communication across organizational levels.
Ensure site activities meet company, legal, environmental, and industry-specific requirements, including ITAR, OSHA, and CMMC.
Promote a strong safety culture and continual improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance.
Identify and mitigate operational risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and capacity constraints.

Benefits

Annual incentive plan (bonus) and eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
Paid vacation and sick time, including 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under applicable laws.
Up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year, based on schedule.
Four hours of paid voluntary time off to volunteer for a charity.
Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions or matching and potential profit sharing.
Profit-sharing plan with potential up to 3% of base salary, if applicable.
Educational reimbursement or tuition assistance, up to $5,250 per year.
Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year.
Health savings account and health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
Commuter benefits.
Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence.
Business travel services.
Employee discounts.
Employee assistance program with company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.
Wellness programs.