Senior Director Operations

Job ID: 109302 

 

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.  From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and administer the activities related to manufacturing operations.  Ensure that manufacturing process adhere to negotiated budgets and schedule and are in compliance with applicable quality and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Manage the development and monitor execution of manufacturing schedules
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the operation
• Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives
• Develop and implement short- and long-range objectives, consistent with company strategic initiatives
• Participate in the preparation and/or review of proposals for new business based upon RFP/RFQ requirements
• Coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
• Ensure operations conform to the company’s policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations
• Establish, monitor, and ensure satisfactory customer and public relations, either through direct contact or delegation
• Engage in the typical responsibilities or a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
• May also have supervisory responsibility involving staffing, conducting performance appraisals, training and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate customer and business meetings
• Ensure key performance objectives are measured, monitored, and improved
• Actively participate on and lead group & corporate initiatives

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering or related discipline with a minimum 15 years of related experience
• Demonstrated performance implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Proven track record solving complex issues, driving risk assessments, root cause evaluations and red to green action planning
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.