A growing aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a Site Director to lead the overall operations of a precision manufacturing facility. This role will oversee all site functions including production, engineering, supply chain, quality, maintenance, safety, and administrative operations.

The Site Director will be responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, meeting customer delivery commitments, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Provide strategic leadership and direction for all site operations.
Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing performance.
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
Monitor and drive key performance indicators including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performance.

Manufacturing & Production

Oversee manufacturing activities including machining, fabrication, and assembly.
Ensure production schedules meet customer demand and contractual commitments.
Optimize workflow, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards including AS9100.
Ensure adherence to regulatory environments such as FAA and ITAR.
Partner with quality leadership to maintain audit readiness and corrective action processes.
Promote a culture focused on quality and operational excellence.

Financial & Business Performance

Manage site-level financial performance including P&L responsibility.
Develop operating plans, budgets, and capital investment strategies.
Identify cost reduction opportunities and operational efficiencies.
Provide performance reporting to executive leadership.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, program management, and sales teams to support customer programs and new product introductions.
Work closely with finance leadership on operational planning and reporting.
Support customer relationships and business growth initiatives.

People Leadership

Lead and develop leadership teams across production, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and collaboration.
Oversee workforce planning, staffing, and employee development.
Promote a safe and positive workplace environment.

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and operational improvement initiatives.
Drive productivity, quality, and process efficiency improvements across the facility.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field required
Advanced degree preferred

Experience

10+ years of leadership experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
Experience leading manufacturing operations or multi-department teams
Experience working within AS9100-certified environments
Proven experience managing P&L and operational budgets
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams

Technical Expertise

Aerospace manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, and assembly
AS9100 / ISO quality systems
FAA regulatory environments
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
ERP and production planning systems

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