Director Of Operations Melbourne (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HFL34: Melbourne, FL 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd , Melbourne, FL, 32902-2704 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

As the Director Of Operations Melbourne, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of our Melbourne site’s operations. You will play a pivotal role in leading a team and ensuring the site’s safety, productivity, and efficiency. Our ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and management skills, a deep understanding of operational processes, and the ability to implement strategies that drive continuous improvement. The Melbourne site produces aviation electronics (both commercial and military) for the Avionics strategic business unit with Collins Aerospace.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Guides the execution of operations and projects to meet established targets and metrics, including over 1000 employees.
• Accountable for establishing and overseeing long term organizational goals and objectives to ensure alignment with broader organizational targets and strategies.
• Strategizes and designs production plans, balancing tactical and strategic demands considering product introduction, equipment efficiency, supply constraints, schedules and staffing requirements to meet operational objectives and business unit goals.
• Directs the development and implementation of activities in production areas to ensure timely, high-quality production at the lowest cost, consistent with quality requirements
• Serves as primary champion for Employee Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Improvement and CORE (Continuous Improvement) programs at the sites.
• Be accountable for reduction of inventory, cost and waste; improving productivity by implementing best practices.
• Ensure Melbourne site adherence and execution to all EHS and compliance policies and procedures.
• Develop strategic facilities plan and ensure CAPEX (capital expenditure) alignment and spend according to plan.
• Drive cost reduction and synergy plans across the operations organization.
• Crisis Management executive member / business continuity planning.
• Site leadership team member (Product Value Stream, Engineering, Human Resources, Operations).
• Talent development and management.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience. 
• 12+ years of leadership experience in a heavily matrixed manufacturing organization.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:   

• Proven leadership and talent development experience.
• Ability to lead in challenging times (COVID, WOTF) and displays the change management acumen to lead people where they might not go themselves.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.  
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.  
• The ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve challenges.  
• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety | Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation. 

WHAT WE OFFER  

 

BENEFITS  

 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lif