Director of Operations

We're currently assisting our client with a Director of Operations search by Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will play an integral role in executing business goals and objectives for profitable, sustainable growth. This includes implementing key business initiatives including lean manufacturing and building high-performance teams. The right candidate should be an impact player with a proven track record of accomplishments, understand the business implications of decisions, and display an orientation toward profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Complete leadership responsibility for performance and overall development of business unit
• Manage the operations with a result driven framework focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement to meet and exceed customer expectations and business goals
• Empower teams with a managerial style that is collaborative, inclusive and balanced in approach to achieve commitments
• Plan and direct the manufacturing operations at the lowest cost consistent with established operating metrics/goals
• Integrate manufacturing, materials and maintenance functions ensuring processes result in high quality throughput
• Lead efforts to continuously improve the division's competitive position resulting in reduced turn time and cost
• Provide leadership and employee development through selection/talent acquisition, performance management, training/development, coaching/mentoring and motivation of management, supervisory and hourly personnel in alignment with the business goals and objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA a plus
• 10+ years in Manufacturing Operations management
• Prior responsibility for an aerospace supplier

Additional Information:

• All information will be kept strictly confidential
• Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information