Senior Director, Global Operations

• Oversee and drive excellence within the Defense Electronics segment across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and New Product Introduction functions
• Drive the long-range strategic planning process for operations in a global organization exceeding $500m in revenue within a shared services/center of excellence model
• Direct manufacturing operations, including manufacturing, production control, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, inventory control, purchasing, and shipping/receiving
• Build and lead a high-performing global operations team within a matrix structure
• Lead global production, logistics, and facility operations to deliver aerospace and defense systems on time, within budget, and to specification
• Drive operational strategies aligned with program execution and customer requirements, including government and military contracts
• Champion integrity, safety, compliance, and innovation
• Direct strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, logistics, and lifecycle sustainment planning
• Develop and maintain resilient supplier relationships focused on cost containment and technology readiness
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and DFARS
• Lead quality management systems and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis
• Develop scalable manufacturing strategies for rapid new-product ramp-up across global sites
• Partner with R&D, engineering, supply chain, quality, and regional operations teams on product transitions to volume production
• Manage NPI risk assessment and mitigation, including supply chain constraints, capacity planning, and quality controls
• Align operational capabilities with customer and program needs alongside engineering, program management, contracts, and finance
• Support new-business capture through proposal development, capacity planning, and capability presentations
• Define and manage KPIs for quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and efficiency
• Identify and mitigate geopolitical, cybersecurity, and supply chain risks

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global operations within the Aerospace & Defense industry
• Understanding of defense acquisition frameworks and export compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR)
• Proven track record in managing complex supply chains, regulated production environments, and large-scale transformation initiatives
• Experience in ERP and business systems integration (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Teamcenter)
• Strong familiarity with FAA, DoD, NASA, or other regulatory agency standards and expectations
• Security clearance (or ability to obtain) may be required depending on business unit focus
• Preferred certifications: PMP or Program Management credentials; APICS CPIM/CSCP;
  Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Demonstrates expertise in overseeing global operations within the Aerospace and Defense industry, focusing on strategic planning, compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement through methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

• Global Operations Management
• Aerospace & Defense Industry Experience
• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
• Supply Chain Management
• Regulatory Compliance (ITAR, AS9100)

• Manufacturing Operations
• Production Control
• Product Engineering
• Inventory Control
• Quality Management Systems
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Capacity Planning
• Risk Assessment
• KPI Management
• Supplier Relationship Management

• Leadership
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving

• PMP
• APICS CPIM/CSCP
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

• Defense Electronics
• Government Contracts
• Compliance Standards
• Aerospace Systems
• Export Compliance
• FAA Standards
• DoD Regulations
• NASA Standards

• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Teamcenter)
• Logistics Management Tools
• Quality Control Software