Senior Director, Global Operations

Jobtailor

Connecticut

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Senior Director of Global Operations in the United States to lead Aerospace & Defense operations across multiple functions. You will drive strategic plans for a $500M+ revenue model, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of complex defense systems while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include building a high-performing, matrixed global team, overseeing manufacturing, logistics, and quality, and partnering with R&D and finance to optimize

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
15+ years of progressive leadership in global operations within Aerospace & Defense.
Understanding of defense acquisition frameworks and export compliance (ITAR, EAR).
Proven track record in managing complex supply chains, regulated production environments, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
Experience in ERP and business systems integration (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Teamcenter).
Strong familiarity with FAA, DoD, NASA, or other regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Oversee and drive excellence within Defense Electronics operations across functions.
Lead long-range strategic planning for a $500m+ revenue global org in a center of excellence model.
Direct manufacturing operations including production control, product eng, inventory, and shipping/receiving.
Build and lead a high-performing global operations team in a matrix structure.
Drive global production, logistics, and facility ops to deliver aerospace/defense systems on time, budget, spec.
Champion integrity, safety, compliance, and innovation; govern ITAR/AS9100 adherence.
Direct strategic sourcing, supplier risk, logistics, and lifecycle sustainment planning.
Develop resilient supplier relationships focused on cost containment and tech readiness.
Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, DFARS; lead quality mgmt & Lean Six Sigma efforts.
Develop scalable manufacturing strategies for rapid NPI ramp-up across global sites.
Partner with R&D, engineering, supply chain, and regional ops on product transitions to volume production.
Manage NPI risk assessment and mitigation including supply constraints and capacity planning.
Align ops capabilities with customer/program needs alongside engineering, PM, contracts, and finance.
Support new-business capture through proposals, capacity planning, and capability presentations.
Define and manage KPIs for quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and efficiency.
Identify and mitigate geopolitical, cybersecurity, and supply chain risks.

Skills

Global Ops

A&D Experience

Lean Six Sigma

Supply Chain

ITAR/AS9100

NPI

Capacity Planning

Risk Assessment

KPI Mgmt

Supplier Mgmt

ERP Tools

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

15+ years in global ops

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Deltek Costpoint

Teamcenter

Job description

Oversee and drive excellence within the Defense Electronics segment across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and New Product Introduction functions
Drive the long-range strategic planning process for operations in a global organization exceeding $500m in revenue within a shared services/center of excellence model
Direct manufacturing operations, including manufacturing, production control, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, inventory control, purchasing, and shipping/receiving
Build and lead a high-performing global operations team within a matrix structure
Lead global production, logistics, and facility operations to deliver aerospace and defense systems on time, within budget, and to specification
Drive operational strategies aligned with program execution and customer requirements, including government and military contracts
Champion integrity, safety, compliance, and innovation
Direct strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, logistics, and lifecycle sustainment planning
Develop and maintain resilient supplier relationships focused on cost containment and technology readiness
Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and DFARS
Lead quality management systems and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis
Develop scalable manufacturing strategies for rapid new-product ramp-up across global sites
Partner with R&D, engineering, supply chain, quality, and regional operations teams on product transitions to volume production
Manage NPI risk assessment and mitigation, including supply chain constraints, capacity planning, and quality controls
Align operational capabilities with customer and program needs alongside engineering, program management, contracts, and finance
Support new-business capture through proposal development, capacity planning, and capability presentations
Define and manage KPIs for quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and efficiency
Identify and mitigate geopolitical, cybersecurity, and supply chain risks

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global operations within the Aerospace & Defense industry
Understanding of defense acquisition frameworks and export compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR)
Proven track record in managing complex supply chains, regulated production environments, and large-scale transformation initiatives
Experience in ERP and business systems integration (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Teamcenter)
Strong familiarity with FAA, DoD, NASA, or other regulatory agency standards and expectations
Security clearance (or ability to obtain) may be required depending on business unit focus
Preferred certifications: PMP or Program Management credentials; APICS CPIM/CSCP; Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in overseeing global operations within the Aerospace and Defense industry, focusing on strategic planning, compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement through methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

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