Director of Operations - Custom Manufacturing and Engineering

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