Director of Operations​/Site Leader

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history),
Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen
and
Svanehøj.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include
Friction Technologies, KONI
and
Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include
ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls
and
kSARIA.

The Director, Operations for ITT Aerospace Controls in Valencia, CA. Is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations with approximately 350 employees. This role ensures customer focused performance through operational excellence, safety, and quality while aligning site performance with company objectives. The Director of Operations has full P&L responsibility for the site and provides strategic direction, leads cross-functional teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to achieve financial, operational, and customer goals.

This role reports to the Executive Director, Operations Control Technologies.

Aerospace Controls offers a diversified portfolio of products and services for global aerospace markets. We are leading the way in design, development & manufacture of harsh environment actuators, fluid control devices, noise abatement, conveyance and heaters for the Aerospace industry.

Overall expectations for the position:
Ensure that objectives are attained in an effective manner that is consistent with quality requirements. Delegate authority to key managers and supervisors in safety, delivery, engineering, supply chain, quality, program management, sales and facilities. Lead all functional areas involved.

• Lead & develop a high performing team to meet or exceed business objectives.
  • Model and drive Safety, Quality and Continuous improvement.
  • Champion engagement, Culture, Respect and Customer centric mindset to all levels of the plant.
• Manage all production programs and operations to achieve on-time and within budget performance. This shall include implementation and driving continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure full compliance to 5S as well as creating a world class safety culture.
• Remain in compliance with production operations of aerospace quality certifications and standards (ISO-9001, AS9100, etc), as well as all health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Report to management and perform real-time tracking and performance to KPIs; including being proactive to execute corrective actions to correct any deficiencies as required.
• Champion the development and use of an approved ERP system.
• Control direct and indirect costs to achieve company budget goals.
• Develop and manage production operations department budgets.
• Lead the facilities department to ensure implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
• Have effective and frequent communication with other functional departments to ensure that all production goals and metrics are known and met.
• Perform other duties as required to successfully perform the mission.

Relevant Skills & Expertise, 7 + years…