Director of Operations

When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number – you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.

Position Summary

The Director of Operations reports to the General Manager responsible for the site in question.  The Director of Operations is responsible for managing all production activities within the manufacturing plant. This role involves leading teams, driving operational excellence, improving production efficiency, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards specific to aerospace manufacturing. The Director of Operations will collaborate closely with cross-functional departments such as engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and finance to meet production targets, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations, including production scheduling, shopfloor workforce management, equipment utilization, and maintenance.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are aligned with the company’s goals for cost, quality, delivery, and safety.
• Track and analyze key financial metrics such as cost per unit, labor efficiency and labor absorption to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Report to work on time, follow instructions from site General Manager, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Optimize the use of resources, including materials, equipment, and labor, to meet production goals within budgetary constraints.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of production employees and support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Implement workforce training programs to ensure staff are proficient in the manufacturing techniques and compliant with safety and quality protocols.
• Partner with the Site Quality Manager to ensure the site operates in compliance with aerospace industry standards (such as AS9100, ISO 9001), FAA regulations, and customer-specific requirements.
• Promote a zero-defect culture by implementing quality control processes that reduce defects and improve overall product quality.
• Collaborate with the supply chain to manage procurement, inventory levels, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure the timely delivery of raw materials and components to meet production schedules, while minimizing inventory costs and avoiding bottlenecks.
• Ensure the plant operates in accordance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture, being a leader of the site Safety Committee and participating in the daily Gemba walks as well conducting regular safety audits and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all employees are trained in proper safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and environmental best practices.
• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.

Position Requirements

This position requires a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations preferably in the aerospace manufacturing and shop floor supervision. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:

• Experience managing operations within a union environment and knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to be firm, fair, and consistent in decision-making and able to professionally provide objective feedback
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading and managing effective teams.
• Extensive knowledge of machining manufacturing processes.
• Must be knowledgeable of industry quality standards and processes.
• Must be knowledgeable of general engineering and manufacturing development processes and tools.
• Expertise in budgeting, cash management, and cost controls. Ability to capture significant savings through process improvements, innovations, and budget management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in Aerospace / Machining Manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years’ experience in a Leadership role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Skills

• Proficient in advanced manufacturing, assembly, general inspection and troubleshooting of process and procedures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and work instruction specifications.
• Advanced mechanical background with strong knowledge of historical and current assemblies and manufacturing practices.
• Excellent communication and team building skills, able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills – MS Office/Word/Excel and proficient with running reports from MRP and quality databases.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Verus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. A notice describing Federal equal employment law is available here.

Reasonable Accommodations
Verus Aerospace is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please click here to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Transparency In Coverage (TIC) information
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ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

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I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require the completion of an I-9 Form in this regard.

This Company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices.  No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding an applicant from consideration for employment on the basis of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender, gender identification, gender expression, marital status or civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, cancer related condition, medical condition, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), pregnancy disability, or family leave status, pregnancy, breastfeeding needs, reproductive health decision-making, organ or bone marrow donor status, or military or veteran’s status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.  This company likewise does not tolerate harassment based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, citizenship, age, disability, or any other protected status.  Harassment of our employees is strictly prohibited, whether it is committed by a manager, coworker, subordinate, or non-employee (such as a vendor or customer).  The Company takes all complaints of harassment seriously and all complaints will be investigated promptly and thoroughly.

I hereby understand and acknowledge that any employment relationship with this Company is of an “at will” nature, which means that my employment may be terminated by me or the company at any time for any reason or no reason, and with or without notice.  It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship cannot be changed except in writing by an authorized executive of this Company.  If hired, I agree to abide by all of the Company’s rules, policies, and procedures.  I understand that the Company and all plan administrators shall have the maximum discretion permitted by law to administer, interpret, modify, discontinue, enhance, or otherwise change all policies, procedures, rules, benefits, or other terms or conditions of employment.

I understand that in addition to this application, the employment process may, for certain positions, include any or all of the following procedures: testing – aptitude, personality and/or skill, multiple interviews, post-offer thorough background checks and drug screening test.

Immigration Compliance Plan

The Company policies include a commitment to non-discrimination based on race, national origin and immigration status. Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which protects work authorized individuals from employment discrimination on the basis of citizenship status or national origin, employment decisions will not be made on the basis of a person’s national origin, race or immigration status except to the extent necessary to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

In those situations, the Company will need to obtain information necessary to comply with the requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This will include collection of documentation to establish one of three categories of citizenship/ immigration status: (1) U.S. Citizenship; (2) Permanent Residency (Green Card) and (3) Asylum or Refugee Status (formally recognized or assigned such status by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

If an applicant or employee does not meet the category applicable to their anticipated work for the Company, the Company cannot hire such applicant. In order to ensure ITAR compliance, all applicants and employees of the Company will have their immigration status checked through a system called “E-Verify.” If the findings on the E-Verify search are not accurate, please contact Human Resources and obtain copies of all documents related to your work status. Employees who are not authorized to work in the United States cannot be employed at the Company.