Director Of Operations
Title Director of Operations

Location PA

Initially, this role focuses on leading the implementation of a manufacturing capability within the Clients RF Solutions facility, with subsequent responsibilities including leading the Operations function. The position is based in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region reporting to the Managing Director of Clients RF Solutions. Occasional travel to the headquarters in Europe is required for training and coordination. As this position will oversee a manufacturing facility, physical presence onsite will be required.

As Director of Operations, you’ll lead the Operations team, collaborate with colleagues across various functions, and ensure the smooth functioning of manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing the construction phase of the manufacturing facility (first phase of 8-10 months):

Manage the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation of the manufacturing facility in coordination with the Operations team
Verify regulatory compliance across the facility in partnership with the external contractors and suppliers
Review and manage project documentation and timelines for the continuous buildup of the facility
Manage subcontracted projects for facility implementation
Production Management (post construction phase):

Recruit and onboard the Operations team which will consist of around 10-15 employees
Lead production activities, including budgeting, resource planning and scheduling
Supervise daily execution and ensure quality standards are met
Maintain safe operations and compliance with government and company standards
Manage production capacity and equipment maintenance
Support colleagues’ projects and procurement strategies
Facility Management:

Maintain utility systems and coordinate regulatory compliance
Manage inventory and supplies
Respond to building-related issues and emergencies
Review and negotiate maintenance contracts
Develop emergency response plans
Health and Safety Management:

Ensure compliance with EHS regulations
Implement EHS programs and safe work practices
Audit and report on performance
Conduct risk assessments and investigations
Facilitate EHS training
Stay updated on EHS regulations and advise management on compliance
Must have experience and competencies:

Experience leading an Operations organization in the US SATCOM and/or US DoD field, with a focus on RF antenna products and subsystems. Preferably with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Proven strong team leadership skills including talent acquisition and retention, team building, mentoring and performance management
Excellent business acumen skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordination to meet established milestones and financial objectives
Proven ability to resolve complex technical problems and management of complex technical activities.
Autonomous, proactive and inclusive working style
Excellent communication and relationship building skills including the ability to work in a team with different professional and cultural backgrounds, as well as spread across different regions
Ability to “think outside of the box” and thrive in an often-ambiguous fast-growing business
Bachelor’s degree in technical or business management discipline.
Ability to hold a US DoD Security Clearance
Experience leading the implementation and maintenance of a quality management system based on ISO 9001 or requirements for which we are looking for an ISO certification
Preferred experience and competencies:

Experience collaborating with European based teams
Knowledge of preventive and curative quality tools (8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, risk analysis,)
Master’s degree in a technical or business management discipline or equivalent
Experience with EN/AS 9100 requirements