Site Leader

Armtec Defense Technologies

Camden (AR)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Armtec Defense Technologies in Camden, AR, is seeking a Site Leader to drive manufacturing operations and safety, quality, and delivery performance. The role requires building a high-performing team, aligning production plans with customer requirements and strategic goals, and partnering with executives to optimize resources and capabilities.

The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing leadership experience, a track record in continuous improvement (Lean/SixSigma), and strong financial

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/business or related operations field.
Authorized to work in the U.S. and comply with export regulations.
Formal training with continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma, Lean, 5S).
Experience with P&L responsibilities and strong financial acumen.
Extensive leadership experience in manufacturing.
Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
Proficient in ERP system execution.
Ability to develop master production schedules.

Responsibilities

Create strategic vision for plant operations to raise productivity.
Collaborate on budgets, expenses, and systems to meet targets.
Ensure 100% safety/environment compliance and training.
Develop plans to meet customer needs and on-time delivery.
Generate quality systems aligning with technical requirements.
Develop master production schedule to meet program deliverables.
Lead and develop a high-potential operations team.
Continuously eliminate waste and improve plant performance.
Report results and communicate barriers promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Process improvement

ERP systems

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Financial acumen

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or other operations curriculum

MBA with operations focus

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Armtec Site Leader, Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom.

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview

Title: Site Leader

Job Family: Management

Reports to: VP of Operations

Works with: Senior Leaders, Site Senior Staff, Managers and Supervisors.

Location: East Camden, Arkansas

Type: Full-Time

Expectations

Create strategic vision for plant operations including multi-year improvement goals for development of people, automation of processes, upgrades to equipment, changes in plant lay-out, et al for the purpose of increasing productivity during the processing of customer orders
Collaborate with the Business Unit Manager in the development and execution of facility operations budgets, expenses, and systems to meet or exceed the annual targets
Ensure 100% compliance in safety, environmental and all other regulations by facilitating and leading awareness, training, investigations, and positive preventative behavior relative to compliance requirements
Facilitate and lead the development of plans, procedures and systems specific to meeting customer needs and satisfaction, timeliness and delivery of goods and services.
Generate quality system to ensure product quality aligns with technical requirements
Develop master production schedule to align program deliverables with customer expectations
Build and develop a team of high potential, top performers driven towards excellence in the execution of assigned tasks
Continually improve all aspects of the facility through the relentless pursuit of identifying and eliminating waste and inefficiencies across all plant and people operations
Accountable for all results of plant performance
Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies

Other Requirements

Travel as required by Vice President of Operations (<15%)
Work closely and align decisions with Business Unit Managers throughout the day to day execution of customer programs
Collaborate with support functions (finance, engineering, human resources, etc.) to ensure plant goals and performance are aligned with the overall Business Unit performance expectations
Report results and/or progress to all operations activities and requirements
Evaluations and appraisals of employee performance at minimum annually
Reporting all barriers to excellent performance of responsibilities immediately once identified
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or other operations curriculum
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.
Must have formal training and/or experience with continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, etc
Must have had previous P&L responsibilities and strong financial acumen
Extensive experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment
Strong organizational skills, decision making skills, interpersonal skills
Demonstrated proficiency in the execution of ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications