Director of Operations & Strategic Excellence

Bombardier; Colon (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Director of Operations for Aerospace Mexico (B.A.M). The role leads the operations teams across multiple business units, shaping strategy and delivering excellence in manufacturing and governance. You will drive growth, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

You will work with senior leaders to plan resources, execute large-scale projects, and promote continuous improvement across sites, fostering accountability and engagement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive professional experience in complex business environments.
• At least 5 years in a Manager-level role or equivalent leading managers, supervisors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manufacturing experience is required, preferably aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries.
• Experience leading strategic projects, plant start-ups, expansions, or large-scale transformations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of systems and standards (ISO 9001, QAD) and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for BAES Mexico.
• Develop and implement operational and functional strategies aligned with growth plans.
• Lead and mentor managers, supervisors, and staff with recruitment, performance mgmt, coaching, and succession planning.
• Ensure operational excellence and accountability for performance across units.
• Oversee governance, capacity planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-site and global projects with alignment to priorities and successful execution.
• Drive sound decisions to advance business results and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing operations

Strategic project leadership

Cross-site coordination

Operational excellence

Resource planning

Job description

Bombardier is seeking a Director of Operations for Aerospace Mexico (B.A.M). The role leads the operations teams across multiple business units, shaping strategy and delivering excellence in manufacturing and governance. You will drive growth, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

You will work with senior leaders to plan resources, execute large-scale projects, and promote continuous improvement across sites, fostering accountability and engagement.