Operations Director - Manufacturing

FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Operations Director to join our client's team, a leading manufacturer of optics technology for the defense, aerospace and commercial industries.

This is a full-time, direct hire position, located ONSITE in Suffolk County, NY.

As Operations Director, you will be responsible for the manufacturing and operational performance of the site including production, quality management and facilities. This role is very hands-on and will have daily interactions on the production floor. The Operations Director will have direct people management responsibility for Quality, Production, Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Engineering (about 25 people).

Essential Skills:

• Culture and Safety focused
• Employee Development
• Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma expertise
• Optics technology
• Micro assembly
• Assembly, machine shop and surface finishing processes manufacturing management
• P&L management
• Building and leading high-performance teams

Requirements:

• BS and/or MS in Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of manufacturing management experience-preferably in optical components or assemblies or related high precision products
• Experience working in a matrix organization is preferred

Job Details

Operations:

• Comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing environment and agility to handle changing conditions affecting the business
• Customer focused leadership driving the performance of end to end manufacturing.
• Deep experience with ERP systems and applications
• Ensure that all aspects of the business are engaged in continuous improvement, regulatory and legal compliance as well as the highest standards of quality and safety
• Review and mitigate risks to the business
• Responsible for overseeing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and initiatives within the organization
• Proactively identifying talent and skill gaps, as well as facilitating their development

Cost Control

• Responsible for the financial and operational target and productivity including cost of quality of manufacturing and engineering
• Understand and deploy the strategy, policies, and financial metrics

Engineering

• Create, communicate and implement engineering processes and procedures
• Lead the engineering team in converting customer RFQs into workable solutions
• Manage origination, development and publication of new intellectual property and related patent filings

Management

• Work with the business development and sales team to generate and evaluate new opportunities
• Represent operations and production in cross-functional product creation teams
• Represent and be a key decision maker in relevant interactions with customers, suppliers, and key industry resources
• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning

Accountability

• Present and available to effectively manage important business issues when they arise.
• Acknowledge ownership and demonstrate leadership in resolving issues
• Promote a culture of openness and fairness
• Coach and mentor

Agility

• React to change quickly
• Lead by example and demonstrate strong work ethic