Director of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

CME is seeking a Director of Operations, who has proven experience in manufacturing of electromechanical products (such as box builds, cable and wire harnesses, power conversion and test equipment) to join our leadership team who will be responsible for planning directing and guiding manufacturing operations. The Director will focus on maximizing efficiency, alignment of our manufacturing operations to our strategic direction, and driving operational excellence across CME by meeting/coming under the budget, on time delivery, producing quality products, and driving out cost.
The Director will work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for activities, striving for the best-in-class products and business practices to deliver to the customers' expectations by managing teams and projects through clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversight and direction of production of electrical and electromechanical products, processing, distribution, in addition with assisting with marketing activities, and assisting with bids, sales process, and tours/visits of CME's production floor
Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning just in time inventory requirements, staffing, customer requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments based on budgetary limitations as well as on time delivery
Review and direct technical/line staff to resolve production or processing problems
Hire, train, evaluate, manage personnel to resolve issues
Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality
Kaizan and process improvement, including stream lining manufacturing layout, processes, and procedures
Prepare and maintain

operation/manufacturing

report to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports
Provides input to the development of product strategy, new packaging, research and development of new and emerging products by assessing market fit, feasibility, impact on process, and quality before devoting resources to large scale production
Establishes production process plan as well as quality control standards, develops budget/cost controls, and obtains data regarding: types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered
Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations
Report finished goods creation and design and component inventory using Deltek Costpoint
Develop secondary goods channels and strategies to maximize component inventory shelf life and utility
Job Qualifications:
Production and processing including knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
The ability to communicate effectively with people in all levels of the organization
Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint ERP software
Preferred knowledge of Excel, Project, as well as manufacturing management software
Ability to monitor/assess performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action as well as motivate, develop, direct, and retain/recruit best people for job
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Awareness of industry 4.0 automation needed
Knowledge of DCAA, DCMA, FAR and DFAR regulations
Knowledge of EAR/ITAR regulations
Minimum Requirements Needed:
BA/BS degree in Engineering, with experience in business (Master's degree preferred)
10 years or more experience in a

manufacturing/engineering

of electromechanical box builds, cable and wire harnesses, power conversion and test equipment
At least 6 years of experience in Department of Defense/ Aerospace operations and program management or related field

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