Director of Operations

Extant Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Extant Aerospace is seeking aDirector of Operations in Melbourne, Florida. The role entails leading the manufacturing facility's Operations environment, including EH&S, facilities and plant management, and supporting a high mix, low volume electronics assembly and test facility.

You will guide monthly plans to meet schedules, revenue, and cost targets, while supervising workers, equipment, and subcontractors and driving productivity gains through data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred; or a bachelor’s with 10+ years of direct industry experience.
• Past direct leadership experience; at least 6 years in people leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with data-driven decision-making and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Operations environment supporting Extant Aerospace's manufacturing facility including EH&S, Facilities and Plant Management.
• Support high mix, low volume electronics assembly and test facility.
• Lead team through monthly plans to meet and exceed schedule, revenue, and cost targets.
• Manage and supervise activities of workers, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Establish optimum resource utilization through efficient manpower management.
• Use statistical analysis to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Promote open communication and continuous improvement.
• Improve standards and processes across the operations cycle.
• Develop and apply new methods, processes, and equipment for productivity gains.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Bias for action

Continuous improvement

Education

Advanced degree in Business or Engineering

Bachelor's degree + 10 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director of Operations

Location: Melbourne, Florida

Date: August 2026

About the Opportunity

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export-controlled products and related data without restriction.

Are you passionate about driving efficiency, optimizing performance, and making a measurable impact in a dynamic business environment? We're looking for an Operations Director who is ready to take ownership, think strategically, and help shape the future of operations.

The Ideal Candidate

You're not just analytical, you're curious, driven, and ready to take initiative. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a balance of intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring the unknown.
• Have a bias for action and a proven record of delivering results.
• Embrace challenges and learn from mistakes, staying open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Have a strong desire to advance within the business, exploring lateral roles to build a broad organizational perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Will oversee the Operations environment supporting Extant Aerospace's manufacturing facility. Functions include, EH&S, Facilities and Plant Management.
• Support high mix, low volume electronics assembly and test facility
• Lead team through successful development and execution of monthly plans to meet and exceed schedule, revenue, and cost requirements.
• Manage and Supervise activities of workers, equipment, and subcontractors
• Responsible for establishing optimum utilization of available resources through efficient manpower management
• Utilize statistical analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in processes
• Implementing open communication and continuous improvement
• Improving standards and processes in all phases of the operations cycle
• Support the development of new methods, processes, and equipment and apply them to the manufacturing operation for productivity gains

Education & Experience Requirements

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; or a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of direct industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have past direct leadership experience, 6 of which must have been in a people leadership role.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data-driven decision-making.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. We empower our employees to take initiative, make an impact, and build meaningful careers.

If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking organization and take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.