General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works · 4 hours ago
Director of Operations
Bath, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a Director of Operations to manage day-to-day shipyard operations for Navy surface combatant vessels. This key leadership role involves ensuring operational performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and workforce leadership while leading major operational departments and driving execution excellence.
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Hiring Manager
Amanda Reibel
Responsibilities
Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture across assigned operational areas
Ensure consistent adherence to safety policies and procedures
Support implementation of safety improvement initiatives and performance goals
Oversee execution of construction, testing, and production activities within assigned programs or ship sections
Monitor schedule, cost, and quality performance; implement corrective actions as needed
Support cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Planning, and Support groups
Contribute to operational planning, resource needs forecasting, and production readiness efforts
Lead Superintendents, Managers, and operational teams
Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation within assigned scope
Implement operational improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise strategies
Prepare and present performance updates to Senior Leadership
Support long-term operational planning and improvement programs
Develop frontline leadership capabilities through coaching and mentoring
Support succession planning activities within operational departments
Ensure workforce training and qualification requirements are met
Maintain strong communication and alignment across operational functions
Coordinate with Navy customers and key internal stakeholders as required
Support organizational change initiatives and cultural improvement efforts
Lead targeted continuous-improvement initiatives within assigned areas
Support BOS implementation and sustainment
Identify operational inefficiencies and lead corrective action planning
Contribute to modernization and process-improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, marine engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in shipbuilding, construction, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industry
Demonstrated ability to lead large operational teams and deliver results in complex environments
Experience managing production schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
Strong understanding of industrial safety standards and proven safety leadership
Experience working with unionized workforce and labor relations
Proven ability to execute process improvements and support Lean initiatives
Strong communication, leadership presence, and relationship-building skills
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
Familiarity with Navy programs, government contracting, or defense manufacturing strongly preferred
Company
General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works
"Bath Built Is Best Built" Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1995-08-18Acquired
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