Director of Operations

Wheeling, Illinois Permanent USD130,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
Opportunity to step in as a pivotal leader in a rapidly growing aerospace component manufacturer. Ability to hand select a leadership team under you to drive company performance.
  • Lead a rapidly growing organization with complete autonomy
  • Work for an AS9100, direct Aerospace supplier

About Our Client

My client is an aerospace supplier of complex parts who was a family-owned company up until a year and a half ago, so this position will be to take the owner's place at the head of the facility following his more recent departure. This role is also exposed to senior leadership within the larger conglomerate for more opportunities for further growth.

Job Description

  • Manage 6 direct reports, and over 100+ indirect reports
  • Handle P&L responsibilities, be an active part of the leadership strategy team
  • Utilize background in CNC Machining (Mills, Lathes, Grinding Machines) to troubleshoot production issues on the floor
  • Design Fixtures and Jigs in Solid-Works
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, seeking ways to be more efficient and optimize cost savings opportunities
  • Hand's On Role - lead by example
  • Identify production problems and present creative solutions to Senior Leadership
  • Troubleshoot machinery programming - do not need to be an expert.
  • Communicate with customers and regularly perform DFMA



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The Successful Applicant

  • 7Y+ Experience in a CNC environment
  • 5+ Years of Leadership Experience (Experience of over 100+ indirect reports highly preferred)
  • Extensive experience with SolidWorks
  • Associates Degree or Higher Required
  • "Hands On" Mentality, not afraid to get your hands dirty
  • Experience with fixture design, Jig creation, and DFMA
  • GD&T Experience

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Base Salary up to $160,000
  • Profit Sharing Bonus Options, in addition to Annual Personal Bonus
  • 3 Weeks PTO in addition to 3 Sick Days
  • 3% 401k Match
  • 11 Company Paid Holidays
  • Full Health, Dental, Vision Benefits Option
Contact
Lucas Robinson
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6553579

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wheeling
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucas Robinson
Job Reference
JN-102024-6553579