Director of Operations, Aerospace Manufacturing Leader

Edge Autonomy; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 153,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disablity

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL seeks an accomplished Director of Operations to oversee all production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in a highly regulated environment. This role drives strategic planning, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration to scale operations for complex aerospace and defense programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in aerospace manufacturing, AS9100, Lean/Six Sigma, and a proven ability to improve throughput

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in aerospace/defense/manufacturing environments
• Experience leading operations for government and commercial customers preferred
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, quality control, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Proven leadership and data-driven decision making
• Experience with ERP and production management software

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs
• Manage scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization for on-time delivery
• Ensure AS9100 compliance and lead a high-performing operations team
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, QA, and sales on production schedules and inventory
• Develop and manage the operations budget and safety programs
• Establish KPIs and report performance to senior management
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs and quality
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

AS9100 quality management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Production management software

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL seeks an accomplished Director of Operations to oversee all production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in a highly regulated environment. This role drives strategic planning, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration to scale operations for complex aerospace and defense programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in aerospace manufacturing, AS9100, Lean/Six Sigma, and a proven ability to improve throughput