Director of Operations

CiresiMorek; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek is seeking a Director of Operations for a client in Kentucky. This role provides leadership to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while aligning with client demand and strategic objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee regulatory compliance, manage capital investments, and support talent development in a fast-paced, aerospace and defense context. The position requires strong analytical skills and KPI-driven management to achieve durable performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace and defense industries.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional plant leadership to achieve goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Drives operational performance using KPIs and fosters a culture of accountability.
• Oversees quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and change control processes.
• Manages new product introductions with oversight of technical, business, and process aspects.
• Develops annual financial plans, forecasts performance, and manages capital investments.
• Supports talent development and fosters a culture that enables employees to reach their full potential.

Skills

Aerospace & Defense experience

Leadership & people management

Job description

• Prior leadership of a site with an Engineered-To-Order delivery model

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment

We are currently searching for a Director of Operations for an industry-leading client. This position will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, and focus to ensure operational performance excellence and deliver to our clients growing customer demand.

Responsibilities:

• Leads cross-functional plant leadership to achieve goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Drives operational performance using KPIs and fosters a culture of accountability.
• Oversees quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and change control processes.
• Manages new product introductions with oversight of technical, business, and process aspects.
• Develops annual financial plans, forecasts performance, and manages capital investments.
• Supports talent development and fosters a culture that enables employees to reach their full potential.

CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. Having completed 3,500+ searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.