Director of Operations (Aerospace Manufacturing)- Relocation Available!

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Operations on behalf of a rapidly growing aerospace manufacturing organization. This is an exceptional direct-hire opportunity to lead high-impact operational functions across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality in a mission-critical role supporting the company’s expansion. (RELOCATION AVAILABLE)

About the Role:

The Director of Operations will oversee all daily operations across manufacturing, materials, inventory/logistics, and quality assurance functions. This leader will play a pivotal role in strengthening production efficiency, scaling internal systems, driving continuous improvement, and preparing the organization for AS9100 certification and ERP implementation. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role provides the opportunity to shape operational excellence, develop a high-performing team, and directly influence the company’s next stage of growth.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and develop the manufacturing, materials, inventory/logistics, and quality teams
• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring on-time delivery, production quality, and workflow optimization
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives across operational functions
• Strengthen supply-chain performance through vendor management, capacity planning, and scheduling improvements
• Oversee quality management system efforts, including preparation for AS9100 certification
• Manage operational compliance, safety, and FAA-related manufacturing requirements
• Partner with leadership on ERP implementation and process-standardization efforts
  
  

What You Bring:

• Leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing or complex manufacturing environments
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing or supply chain
• Proficiency with ERP systems; ERP implementation experience strongly preferred
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
• Strong operational problem-solving skills with a continuous-improvement mindset
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting quality, compliance, and structured manufacturing processes
  
  

Perks & Benefits:

• Salary range: $160,000 – $180,000 (depending on experience)
• Full-time onsite schedule with business-hours flexibility
• Parking provided
• All necessary equipment provided
• Opportunity to lead mission-critical aerospace operations during a major growth phase
  
  

About the Organization:

This aerospace manufacturing organization is experiencing accelerated growth and is expanding its operational capabilities to support increased production, supply-chain maturity, and quality-system development. This role is central to advancing the company’s FAA compliance, AS9100 preparation, and ERP implementation, and will directly influence the scalability of its manufacturing operations.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.