Director of Manufacturing

Stark Aerospace, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Director of Manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi. The role involves ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards, leading cross-functional teams, and mentoring personnel in an aerospace and defense context.

Ideal candidates will hold a B.S or M.S. Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years' experience. Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, leadership qualities, and ERP expertise are essential for success. The position offers a challenging environment where innovative solutions and workforce development are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience at a Director of Manufacturing.
• Charismatic leader capable of fostering positive relations.
• Proven experience in aerospace manufacturing and Defense.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing meets or exceeds industry standards.
• Work on manufacturing plans and future innovations.
• Manage employees and oversee the manufacturing function.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge in Aerospace or Defense

Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma expertise

Analytical thought and judgement

ERP System design and implementation

Organizational and communication skills

Education

B.S or M.S. Degree in Engineering

Job description

This position is responsible for all aspects of technical performance, quality performance, and schedule performance.

• Ensure that, as the company grows, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness.
• Work closely with the COO and cross-functional partners on manufacturing plans, goals, and future product innovations.
• Play an active role in senior-level negotiations and relationship building with client companies and manufacturing partners.
• Strong leadership and management skills to enable the creation of a highly capable and sustainable Manufacturing and Operations Function.
• Action-oriented and innovative in leading the Manufacturing and Operations Function.
• Capable of driving change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results.
• Skilled in manufacturing processes of Aerospace of Defense industry and knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma process improvements.
• Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems, while applying advanced analytical thought and judgement.
• Develops plans for new areas of technology for the manufacturing functions to ensure and sustain leading edge capabilities.
• Oversee the management of employees and operations of the company's manufacturing function, whether in-house or sub-contracted.
• Evaluate the assignment of resources to meet the needs of the Production Facilities.
• Ensure enforcement of company policy and regulations relating to safety, attendance, conduct and other plant rules.
• Mentor and coach personnel and make recommendations to Human Resources for other training as needed or required.
• Perform timely annual evaluations of direct reports.
• Coordinate manufacturing activity to ensure that the total effort is directed toward optimizing the quality and cost effectiveness to meet company goals and objectives.
• Keep abreast of industry technical changes and make recommendations for training of supervisor personnel.
• Develop and submit annual capital expenditure and expense budget.
• Utilize budgeted resources, including, but not limited to manpower, equipment and facilities for the purpose of reducing costs and improving efficiency.

Education and Experience:

• B.S or M.S. Degree in Engineering, with minimum of 5 years' experience at a Director of Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in a highly collaborative environment with excellent English written and oral communications skills.
• Strong subject matter background in aerospace manufacturing and Defense products.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Aerospace or Defense OEMs.
• Demonstrated experienced running aerospace of Defense manufacturing facilities in both prototype and series production programs.
• Charismatic Leader and Manager that can quickly develop constructive and positive working relations with peers, customers, and subordinates.
• Experience with ERP System design and implementation.
• Ability to achieve high-level results within a challenging environment.
• Proven ability to reduce manufacturing unit cost and increase contribution to gross margins.
• Strong planning, organization and communication skills.
• Must be a US Person as defined by ITAR (22CFR 120.15

The employee has the Responsibility and Authority to complete the job duties in this job description.

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