C/A Design Inc. · 1 day ago
Director, Operations - Aerospace & Defense Industry
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expC/A Design Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions. They are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to oversee plant activities, providing leadership and guidance to enhance financial metrics and overall plant performance.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Strive towards a culture of proactive safety
Foster a culture of proactive safety, continually demonstrate an unequivocal commitment to the highest standard of health and safety for the workforce
As a leader, build a culture of integrity and openness. Exemplify the highest standard of conduct and ethical behavior
Drive site level strategic initiatives to promote revenue, profitability and growth
Direct and oversee key facility personnel to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources to meet on-time delivery & quality goals and overall company financial objectives
Communicate Key Performance Indicators to entire workforce and drive to those metrics on a daily/monthly/quarterly basis
Partner with EH&S leadership to enforce and cascade ‘work safe’ culture throughout plant
Liaise with Human Resources leadership to ensure compliance and corporate driven objectives are met
Oversee inventory and support finance & accounting team with Segment level initiatives
Embrace 5S methodologies in support of lean, world class facility standards
Interface with customers and represent the facility as needed
Uphold and remain in compliance with facility ISO certification, AS 9100 & support efforts towards ITAR/NIST & CMMC compliance
Exemplify the core values of the organization through leadership and action, while being an active participant of the C/A Design executive leadership team
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in an Engineering discipline, MBA or advanced degree highly desirable
15+ years in Manufacturing leadership role (CNC Fabrication, machine shop experience is a must)
Lean certification – Black belt preferred with proven track record of concept implementation
Progressive career that reflects challenges being met, drive, ambition, and leadership capabilities
Relative experience or exposure from the Defense and/or Aerospace industry
Proven track record of success in strategic planning and execution within a similar sized organization
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures and pivoting as needed to change direction in support of company objectives and goals
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively with staff of all levels and to motivate and mentor teams
Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop and deliver presentations to the highest level of an organization
Exceptional technical capabilities to include ERP/MRP & MS Office
Preferred
Plant relocation experience highly desirable and preferred – upcoming 2027 plant relocation within 20 miles of existing site
Company
C/A Design Inc.
C/A Design provides quality brazed compact heat exchangers, cold plates, CNC machined components, electronic enclosures, and engineering services to the Defense Industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-01Acquired
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