Director, Operations Management (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States; onsite manufacturing leadership role

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Lead strategic planning and daily execution of manufacturing operations across multiple production lines and product families.
• Direct an organization of more than 250 managers, supervisors, technicians, and assemblers supporting more than $200 million in annual revenue.
• Set and manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, productivity, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Improve production methods, equipment performance, yield, material flow, and product quality through Lean Manufacturing principles and advanced data analysis.
• Evaluate staffing requirements, lead cross-training, and manage succession planning and organizational development.
• Prepare executive status reports and product and program presentations, while leading teams on weekends when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of related experience, or a graduate degree and at least 13 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, at least 19 years of related experience.
• Significant experience in manufacturing operations, project management, or program management.
• Leadership experience across operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering functions.
• Experience with complex electronics, optics, integration, and test processes.
• Some positions require a security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice to have

• Budget or P&L accountability for a department.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense sector.
• Customer-facing and internal communication experience.
• Experience delivering end-to-end stakeholder requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth and work-life success.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and community values.
• First-shift 9/80 work schedule.
• Employment is subject to applicable background checks, security requirements, and pre-employment substance abuse testing.