Director, Operations

Applied Composites
Indianapolis, IN
Job Description
Role Overview

The Director of Operations will be responsible for the manufacturing and operations processes to ensure sufficient quantities of quality products on time and on budget and obtain optimum productivity while reaching strategic goals. This position will be responsible for driving continual process and product improvement throughout the organization and ensuring product integrity.

What You Will Do

Direct and manage all Operations functions, collaborate with support functions, provide advice and counsel on operational issues, lead and execute continuous improvement, lead operations team, control and improve operational costs, direct improvements for WIP inventory levels, lead the development of global partners, ensure Operations department procedures and employee behaviors are compliant with all governing federal, state, local and corporate regulations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

10-15 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with increasing levels of responsibilities including supervision and management experience. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and disciplines, strong business acumen and customer interaction experience, strong employee relations experience, strong mentoring and coaching skills, strong leadership skills, strong knowledge of ERP (Epicor) and automated scheduling systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 10-15 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with increasing levels of responsibilities including supervision and management experience
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and disciplines
  • Strong business acumen and customer interaction experience
  • Strong employee relations experience
  • Strong mentoring and coaching skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong knowledge of ERP (Epicor) and automated scheduling systems

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • short and long-term disability coverage
  • accident insurance
  • critical illness insurance
  • basic and supplemental life insurance
  • employee assistance plan
  • retirement savings and matching
  • tuition reimbursement
  • other developmental opportunities
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