Sr Director, Operations

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA); Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Sr Director of Operations to oversee a single manufacturing facility in Scranton, PA. The role directs all production activities, ensures safety, quality and cost targets, and may include overseeing accounting and HR functions.

The position is on-site with leadership of managers and cross-functional teams. The candidate will shape functional strategy, approve resource plans, and drive improvements across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree plus 10–12 years' experience or equivalent combination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Directs manufacturing operations and management teams for the plant(s).
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and cost controls.
• Monitor production metrics and drive process improvements.
• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Develop long-term facility plans and manage HR-related actions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Process optimization

CAM

ERP systems

Office Suite

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr Director, Operations

Job Locations

US-PA-Scranton

Job Details

Requisition ID: 2026-37205

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On-Site

Job Function: Manufacturing

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Has overall responsibility for a single manufacturing facility | Directs all aspects of production activity at the assigned plant to ensure that the desired quantities and quality of products are manufactured on schedule in a safe manner at minimum cost | May be responsible for Accounting, Human Resources and other staff functions

Impact of the Role

• Provides leadership and direction through managers
• Must have at least one manager level direct report
• Is accountable for the performance and results of a division or region
• Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
• Decisions are guided by functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Directs manufacturing operations and management teams for plants and locations of the organization that support business goals.
• Incorporates the organizational strategy and plans for operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs in manufacturing processes.
• Monitors production metrics and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency.
• Drives workforce planning activities and approves/ allocates resources based on business priorities.
• Implements long-term plans for facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain manufacturing capacity and processes.
• Leads and directs the work of other managers and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Leadership skills. Capacity planning. Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Manufacturing operations management. Process optimization. Resource planning. Risk management. Safety policies and procedures. Performance metrics. Organizational goal setting. Strategic planning. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Team building. ERP systems.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

General Statement

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.