Director of Operations & Facilities, Precision Manufacturing

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous time off

Medical coverage

Job summary

The Institute For Advanced Learning And Research in Danville, VA, is seeking a Director of Operations and Facilities to lead manufacturing operations while ensuring safety and compliance. This role involves strategic leadership and management of production schedules, resource allocation, and operational performance.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in precision machining, a strong understanding of compliance requirements, and expertise in Lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and generous benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience in ITAR regulated operations and regulatory compliance.
• Strong background in production planning and material management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all production operations across CMA.
• Plan and manage production schedules and resource allocation.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership experience in precision machining

Understanding of subtractive manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

CAD and CAM applications

Job description

The Institute For Advanced Learning And Research in Danville, VA, is seeking a Director of Operations and Facilities to lead manufacturing operations while ensuring safety and compliance. This role involves strategic leadership and management of production schedules, resource allocation, and operational performance.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in precision machining, a strong understanding of compliance requirements, and expertise in Lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and generous benefits offered.