Director Of Operations - CAES

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives.  Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities?  Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement?  Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment?  One that values YOU.  Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

CAES is seeking a Director of Operations to join the team in Woburn MA to oversee operations management of  manufacturing Value Streams and related operational functions. This role is responsible for the strategy behind optimally producing products and directing site Operational activities to assure products are manufactured on-schedule, in complete conformance to requirements, and within cost objectives.  The incumbent needs to understand the measures and key performance indicators within the manufacturing discipline, as well as have proven experience in improving operational results, to the benefit of the customer satisfaction and the business' financial performance.  

This role also operates as the Woburn Site Lead, responsible for positively impacting the site's work environment, employee engagement and communications, and ensuring the CAES Values are core to our success.  This will require operating capably in a matrixed environment through collaboration and commitment to each other.  A second site in Whippany NJ is associated with the Woburn business and as such would fall under the purview of this role.   

We produce innovative electronic solutions for the defense industry, satisfying some of the most pressing needs of our time.  Here, you will find so much!  We pride ourselves on a servant leader culture and expect collaboration and continuous improvement across the business.  As a visible leader to key processes, you will be critical to this mission.  In return, we offer an excellent benefits package that starts immediately, a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off!), 11 Paid Holidays and an excellent starting salary.  We also match your 401(k) contributions up to 5%. 

Join us and put your Leadership experience to work!

• Create and maintain a Best-in-Class Manufacturing operation (Center of Excellence) relentlessly driving strategy toward growth and achievement.
• In conjunction with Divisional Leadership, ensure the setting and achievement of budget and operational performance including necessary resources, output, quality, cost, delivery and lead time.
• Leads change and develops a site-wide improvement culture to deliver year-on-year operational improvement.
• Drive cultural change through Operations to singularly focus on customer priorities of delivery, quality, and relationships.
• Responsible for establishment, distribution, management, and implementation of the Operations Strategy, to include steady reduction of manufacturing lead times. Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Drives the development of department budgets considering factors such as cost targets, manpower, material and equipment forecasts, and sales forecasts.
• Direct and Operations and Manufacturing teams to accomplish goals of the Plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap and increase manufacturing velocity. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.
• Monitors and drives financial and operational metrics, across the site, including key KPIs. Provides reports and pro-actively escalates issues that may impact business objectives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives.
• Uphold organization policies and standards.
• Work closely with human resources to lead your team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.
• Establish a succession plan for Operations to maintain business continuity and promote employee development.
• Assures that Environmental, Health and Safety Issues are addressed considering local regulations, CAES Zero harm policy and good corporate citizenship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum 10 years’ experience in an operations management role, within manufacturing, that includes business management and people leadership. 
• Or, Master's Degree and a minimum 6 years' experience in operations management, within manufacturing, that includes business management and people leadership.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience leading high-performing teams within Operations
• Directly relevant experience in electronics, Microwave and/or RF (radio frequency) manufacturing leadership.
• Proven commitment to achieving site-wide collaboration and focus on customer (internal and external) satisfaction
• Experience driving site-wide leadership on financial, operational, and cultural achievements.
• LEAN greenbelt training (or ability to undertake). 
• Change agent – embracing LEAN (Toyota Production System) and relentless advocate of Continuous Improvement.
• Strategic knowledge of production operations management for quality, yield and cost.
• Experience in strategic decisions involving standard manufacturing work (machining, assembly, etc.), involving cost reduction; materials sourcing; line automation; financials and measures; workforce productivity & flexibility; etc.  
• Advanced knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Advanced problem solving ability, Strong ERP understanding and Root cause analysis.   
• Outstanding communication skills to every level of the organization with a values-based approach to leading teams.

Salary Range: $154,302 - $238,824 annually (Woburn, MA)

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well business results. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.  From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.