Director of Operations - Glastonbury, CT

Hanwha Aerospace Usa Llc; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Aerospace USA is seeking a Director of Operations in Glastonbury, CT to lead manufacturing excellence for machined components. The role emphasizes strategic planning, safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

You will drive capacity planning, budget management, and staff alignment while partnering with Sales and Finance to meet business objectives. Strong leadership and ITAR compliance are essential in this senior position.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; or 10 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in operations or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Full control of Profit & Loss for the business unit.
• Prepare and present budgets with Sales and Finance support.
• Manage capacity planning, capital investments, and staffing to meet plans.
• Review monthly product costs and adjust to meet budgeted standards.
• Analyze cost, quality, and delivery metrics with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain customer schedules and communicate work progress clearly.
• Represent the company at customer visits and presentations.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Change management

Mentoring

Communication

Policy interpretation

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma with 10 years experience

Job description

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Director of Operations - Glastonbury, CT

Regular Full-Time Glastonbury, CT, US

Job Title: Director of Operations

Exempt Status:

Location: Glastonbury, CT

Company Description

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary

This role ensures the efficient production of machined components while maintaining compliance with aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations. The Director of Operations drives operational excellence through strategic planning, team leadership, process optimization, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Essential Functions

• Full control of Profit and Loss of the business unit
• Responsible for preparation and presentation of budget plans with the assistance of Sales and Finance departments
• Responsible for capacity planning, capital investments, and staffing to support business plans
• Reviews monthly product overall costs and make adjustments as required to meet budgeted standards
• Reviews parts non-quality activity weekly, identify negative trends, opportunities for improvement and corrective action through the involvement of Engineering and Manufacturing supervisors
• Defines yearly goals for the business unit and reviews progress every quarter
• Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget.
• Through weekly and monthly reports monitor productivity and efficiencies by the department and correct with the production and engineering team as necessary
• Maintain customer schedules and communication of work progress
• Represents the company as needed during customer visits and presentations
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
• Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering, or other related field required
• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor’s
• 5+ years of experience

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to drive and sustain changes for improved efficiencies, growth and culture
• Ability to mentor and coach direct reports
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
• Ability to travel 5-10% when required.

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*