Senior Director, Operations
Leonardo DRS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Menomonee Falls • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate goals in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Oversee production, driving Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing operations leadership team focused on accountability and collaboration
- Oversee manufacturing schedules to optimize efficiency, quality, and output, while meeting cost and delivery targets
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to meet customer and contract requirements for naval and defense systems
- Manage facility and equipment investments to support growth and modernization
- Strengthen customer and stakeholder relationships through direct engagement, ensuring confidence in organizational capabilities and results
- Serve as a key contributor to corporate initiatives, shaping decisions on financial performance, risk management, and operational efficiencies
- Build an agile organization capable of responding to dynamic customer demands; ensure all processes align with ISO 9001 and applicable regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
- 15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in defense, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing
- Proven track record of transforming underperforming operations into best-in-class performers, particularly through continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and Six Sigma
- Strong knowledge of lifecycle processes, including new product introduction, risk management, procurement, and subcontract/vendor management
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ERP systems, and program-based production environments
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- U.S. Citizenship required
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs
- flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
LeanSix Sigmacontinuous improvementoperations leadershipmanufacturing schedulesrisk managementprocurementsubcontract managementnew product introductionERP systems
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationcoachingmentoringaccountabilitycustomer engagementstakeholder relationship managementagilitydecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Operations ManagementMBA or advanced degree (preferred)