Primary Purpose of this Job:
Reporting to the President, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the organization’s manufacturing systems, with the goal of being the premier manufacturing group in the industry.

The Director, Operations will oversee all areas Operations including Machining, Flowforming, Forging, Assembly & Test departments.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall direction, management and results of departments and carries out responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws
• Minimizes product costs while meeting customer value requirements
• Directs LEAN efforts to minimize the cost of quality including scrap, rework, and field failures
• Interfaces with customers, vendors, subcontractors and ensures the organization is in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Further develops and implements performance metrics to ensure on-time-delivery of production to customers

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree; ME /IE; 10-15 years of related experience
Prefer Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt & Continuous Improvement expertise
Effectively make presentations; respond and relate to issues, opportunities, and challenges customers
Ability to respond and relate to customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job
• Adapt to changing work environment, competing demands, able to deal with frequent change, delays, and unexpected events
• Communicate and work with all levels of staff in various departments

Work Environment:
The job operates in a manufacturing atmosphere. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those any employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Vibration, or works near moving mechanical parts and high, precarious, and congested places
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Work on or near moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to prolonged risk of loud to moderate noise throughout the day. Hearing protection is recommended in all areas of the shop and is provided by the Company

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
• Able to work flexible hours – including weekends to meet customer demands

The job description is:
1. Intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and behaviors of employees in this job.
2. Not an employment agreement or contract. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
3. Intended to describe the essential functions of the position that a qualified individual must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

We will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,981.00 - $166,975.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Continuous improvement: 5 years (Required)
• Aviation: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Six Sigma Green Belt (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Billerica, MA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Billerica, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person