Senior Director Site Lead

Leonardo DRS; Bedford (Ville); On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Vacation and personal days

Wellness program

Paid vacation and personal days

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Bedford, NS is seeking a Senior Director Site Lead to manage site operations. Responsibilities include overseeing production and quality assurance, leading teams to meet milestones, and developing operational strategies. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in site management and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible work hours, and a comprehensive wellness program.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in site management and people leadership.
• Strong business acumen to forge a successful business strategy.
• Exemplary leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and coordination of all site operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet production milestones.
• Participate in the development of operational objectives.
• Champion lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to DoD, ITAR, ISO and AS standards.
• Oversee site-level budget planning and cost control.
• Manage workforce planning, hiring, training and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Director Site Lead role at Leonardo DRS – Bedford, Nova Scotia

Overview

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Senior Director Site Lead will manage and direct all facets of the work site located at our Bedford, NS office. They will be responsible for multiple functions including some or all of the following: manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, program management and local staff functions such as program finance, human resources and security.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and coordination of all site operations encompassing production, product development, quality assurance, supply chain management, environmental health and safety, as well as facilities management.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet production milestones, program requirements and facilities budgets.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering and program finance to support contract deliverable and modifications.
• Champion lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to all DoD, ITAR, ISO and AS standards.
• Partner with Quality and other functions to maintain audit readiness and corrective action tracking.
• Provide high level sponsorship of quality, customer satisfaction and employee retention initiatives.
• Oversee site-level budget planning and cost control.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources including materials, personnel and equipment.
• Participate in the development of operational objectives and long- and short-term planning for the organization.
• Advise senior leadership of business opportunities, challenges, and risks.
• Represent the Company as appropriate in its relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors, government agencies, professional societies, and similar groups.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development opportunities for direct reports
• Manage workforce planning, hiring, training and performance management
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in site management and people leadership
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong business acumen to forge a successful business strategy for the organization
• Exemplary leadership ability
• Strong interpersonal verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organization, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to work on extremely complex problems
• Ability to motivate and adapt to change driving toward success.

Benefits

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing