Deputy Director, Operations

DZYNE Technologies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Deputy Director, Operations to lead Production, Stores, Security, Facilities, and Maintenance. This role includes managing Field Service Engineers and training planning, plus coordinating demos for customer visits.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in Operations, experience with asset tracking, validation testing, and KPI reporting. Expect on-site work with up to 25% travel; a BS in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Operations management.
• Creating and managing detailed asset tracking/scheduling systems, including preventative maintenance as needed.
• Managing personnel for supporting Business Development by conducting demo’s, customer visits, & training.
• Support engineering and Product management with validation testing, providing customer input/feedback, recommending upgrades/features, and performance improvements.
• Recommending and generating various KPI performance metric

Responsibilities

• Oversee Production, Stores (Shipping, Receiving, Inv Management), Site Security, Facilities, and Maintenance.
• Coordinate demo pool schedule, assets, and the Application Engineering team.
• Plan training, customer demos, acceptance testing/validation, and software testing/QA.
• Develop maintenance plans for systems and infrastructure including equipment, vehicles, trailers, generators, etc.
• Manage the development of training materials for C-UAS / DefenseOS Operators and associated products.
• Coordinate transportation of equipment/assets for demos or trade shows as needed.

Skills

Operations management

Asset tracking

Staffing coordination

Validation testing

KPI metrics

Education

BS in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About DZYNE

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.

We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.

Ready to do work that matters? Join us.

Position Title

Deputy Director, Operations

Location

Portland, Oregon

Work Arrangement

On- Site

Position Summary

As the Deputy Director, Operations this position will be responsible for the management of specific Operations duties including overseeing and managing Production, Stores (Shipping, Receiving, Inv Management), site Security, Facilities, health and Safety, and Maintenance. In addition, this position will have responsibility for the CUAS Field Service Engineers (FSE) , Field Applications Engineers (FAE), demonstration and training planning / scheduling, management of the demo pool equipment assets, and supporting business development on customer visits.

Required Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the various roles related to Operations including Production, Stores (Shipping, Receiving, Inv Management), Site Security, Facilities, and Maintenance.
• Manage the various roles related to conducting NPI validation with Product Management, demo pool schedule and assets, Application Engineering team, and Field Service Engineers.
• Coordinate personnel staffing including training, customer demos, acceptance testing/validation, and software testing/QA.
• Develop maintenance plans for systems and infrastructure including equipment, vehicles, trailers, generators, etc), and the ADP test facility (SageWorks).
• Manage the development of training materials for C-UAS / DefenseOS Operators and associated products.
• As required, coordinate, gather, test, validate and arrange transportation of equipment and assets for demos or trade shows.

IRAD and Internal Development

• Help shape direction of technology by working with engineering to Identify areas of our software/hardware that need attention, refinement, updates, etc
• Identify current and emerging technologies we may want to integrate as part of our layered solutions.
• Provide SME support for all facets of program/NPI execution.
• System installation execution, support and troubleshooting, execute customer on- site maintenance visits for evaluation and resolution as per contract agreements.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in various aspects of Operations management.
• Creating and managing detailed asset tracking/scheduling systems, including preventative maintenance as needed.
• Managing of personnel for supporting Business Development by conducting demo’s, customer visits, & training.
• Support engineering and Product management with validation testing, providing customer input/feedback, recommending upgrades/features, and performance improvements.
• Recommending and generating various KPI performance metric

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Data mining and generation within MS Excel.
• Communication skills through conducting Teams meetings, email dialog, presentation tools, and ability to present to executive management.
• Attention to details in reporting, metrics, tasks, etc.

Education

• BS in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience.

Clearance Level Required

None

Travel Required

Yes, up to 25%

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Export Control / ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Salary

$131,000 - $150,000 annually

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits

• Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness.
• DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

Equal Opportunity

DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.