Director of Operations (Project FAST)

GKN Aerospace • United States, United States • 3w ago

Job Summary

Lead the operational launch of a new manufacturing facility, ensuring seamless integration of systems, team development, and delivery of customer requirements. Provide executive-level leadership across multiple work centers to drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, and financial. Serve as the primary interface with customers, third parties, and local agencies, ensuring compliance, stakeholder alignment, and long-term business success.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute operating and strategic plans to support successful implementation and long-term growth.

Build and foster a high-performance leadership team and culture of continuous improvement.

Serve as a change agent, driving simplification, standard work, lean principles, and process improvement.

Operational Execution

Lead cross-functional operations including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, testing, and facilities.

Provide day-to-day leadership to operations teams managing cost, quality, and schedule.

Oversee facility setup, equipment installation, and product line transfers in alignment with lean systems and regulatory requirements.

Ensure delivery of business-level results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory metrics.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Build strategic relationships with external customers and internal stakeholders across all levels.

Establish communication links and credibility throughout the buying chain.

Interface with program managers to ensure alignment with customer schedules and deliverables.

Financial & Compliance Oversight

Manage operational budgets and support financial goals in collaboration with finance team.

Maintain a safe workplace and ensure compliance with municipal, state and federal regulations and statutes spanning Environmental, Health and Safety.

Team Development & Talent Management

Build and lead a highly engaged team; ensure they have what they need to be successful; and keep them safe to deliver the highest quality aerospace transparencies on time to our customers.

Create and sustain a culture aligned with our "Great Place to Work" values by role-modeling behaviors, motivating, and recognizing team contributions.

Partner with HR to support talent acquisition, workforce planning, and team development.

Lead, coach, and develop project team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.

10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing environments.

5+ years of senior-level operational leadership experience.

Experience in aerostructures and/or assembly.

Experience launching new products and facilities, including AS9102 first article processes.

Strong understanding of manufacturing operations: capacity planning, SIOP, workforce planning, capital equipment.

Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Must be a U.S. Citizen per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements, with ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed.

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or Business.

Previous P&L ownership experience.

Experience with government contracting and accounting (cost-plus, earned value, firm fixed price).

Experience in matrixed organizations and high-profile project environments.

Relentless, results-driven performer with a continuous improvement mindset.

Strong business acumen and operational leadership; known for problem-solving and strategic execution.

Superior interpersonal and communication skills; able to adjust messaging to diverse audiences.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive transformational change.

Customer-focused with a commitment to quality and delivery excellence.

Capable of leading organizations from startup through rate production.

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $184,977 - $231,221

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