Barnes Aerospace · 7 hours ago
Director of Operations
East Granby, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expBarnes Aerospace is seeking a Director of Operations for their East Granby – Bradley Park Site. The role involves leading production activities, managing teams, and driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing initiatives to achieve business goals.
AerospaceCustomer ServiceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Leads both the day-to-day and strategic production activities of the site
Manages a team of production and maintenance supervisors to meet site goals
Champion Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen/6S) initiatives to increase overall manufacturing efficiencies at the lowest cost possible
Responsible for internal and external supply chain to meet quality and delivery requirements for the end customer
Develop and maintain an effective manufacturing organization through selection, training/development, and motivation of the team
Drives operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity and delivery goals are achieved
Recognizes and rewards employees for their efforts to drive results
Provides coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement to supervision, leads and associates to promote the growth and development of the operations team
Tracks daily performance
Verifies counter measures and recovery plans in place for missed targets
Ensures cell communication boards are being used on daily basis
Prepare equipment specifications consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and service levels required for the product line
Supports new process and product development and implementation
Creates an operational excellence culture where all employees are involved in Kaizen / 6-S activities, and actively contributing improvement suggestions
Collaborates with Human Resources to promote a positive employee relations environment through fair, consistent applications of work rules, employee recognition and innovative approaches to employee involvement and communication
Qualification
Required
Minimum of eight (8) years of operations or manufacturing experience preferably in the Aerospace or related industries; with five (5) years of experience in managing people
Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts with proven implementation/integration of Lean principles and techniques in manufacturing environment
Effective at leading/facilitating change leader; balances consistency with flexibility and willing to change ideas in the face of new information. Track record of promoting positive employee relations
Strong leadership and people engagement skills; leads by example and manages using leadership effectiveness (EI)
Acts with integrity and the highest ethical behavior. Balances consistency with flexibility and willing to change ideas in the face of new information
Understand the technical nature of the products being manufactured and provide assistance as required
Excellent communication skills required and ability to communicate change(s) effectively. Has the ability to influence, build commitment and overcome resistance
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Management or related field required
Preferred
MS or MBA highly desirable
Six Sigma or Lean Certification highly preferred
Company
Barnes Aerospace
Barnes Aerospace provides manufacturing solutions and comprehensive component repair services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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