Operations Director

Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on

Oversees manufacturing, purchasing, inventory control and manufacturing engineering/planning. Recommends manufacturing policies and programs to guide the product lines in maintaining and improving the competitive position and profitability of the operations. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision‑making authority.

• Coordinates, reviews and approves all proposal activities associated within the assigned business areas.
• Coordinates, reviews and approves all material and labor estimates for new and recurring programs within the assigned business areas.
• Works with other departments to review all design documents that involve manufacturing and procurement to ensure the execution of the program is successful and profitable.
• Reviews and approves all Engineering Release Authorization documents within the assigned business areas.
• Monitors, reviews and evaluates the performance to budgets for all assigned programs. Implements corrective action to achieve satisfactory performance to budgets as necessary. Develops EAC's / ETC's for the necessary programs and report the findings to the Program Office and Program Finance Office.
• Serves as a focal point for all necessary activities between departments.
• Communicate all necessary information to the Operations departments so that plan(s) can be timely executed within established direction.
• Assists in the resolution of unresolved Engineering issues effecting efficient manufacturing operations.
• Assists in the resolution of unresolved vendor issues.
• Assists in the development of yearly capital equipment planning.
• Participates and presents to Senior Management the status of assigned programs during monthly reviews.
• Monitors all planned deliveries for timeliness and assure customer satisfaction through the delivery of a quality product.
• Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the product lines including product line goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed within the organization.
• Reviews and evaluates cost effectiveness, consistency, quality, accuracy and performance to standards and takes actions necessary to correct discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with all contract security requirements.

Four‑year college degree, or equivalent, in technical field (preferably industrial engineering) and/or business administration plus a minimum of twelve years experience in management in a manufacturing environment. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Familiarity with personal computer software. Capable of performing responsibilities under high levels of stress. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple assignments under minimal supervision.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Worker Type:
Employee