Director, Manufacturing Operations

Job Summary

We're looking for a Director of Operations to lead aerospace manufacturing and repair operations while driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the site. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for production and support functions, ensuring customer commitments, regulatory requirements, and business objectives are achieved.

The successful candidate will oversee operational execution, capacity planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and team development while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: Carson City, NV

Schedule: Onsite 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead all manufacturing and operational support functions, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Translate Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) commitments into executable production plans that balance capacity, resources, and customer demand.
• Drive performance against key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Partner with supply chain, planning, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to develop and execute integrated operational strategies.
• Optimize labor, equipment, tooling, and material resources to improve throughput and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Establish and maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and management operating systems to drive accountability and informed decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, including capacity constraints, supply chain challenges, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team while building a culture focused on safety, quality, engagement, and results

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in aerospace, manufacturing, MRO, or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven success leading production, maintenance, supply chain, or manufacturing operations in a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, operational excellence, and performance management.
• Experience driving cross-functional execution and delivering results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated continuous improvement leadership experience.
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, repair and overhaul (MRO), or other FAA-regulated operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES platforms and data analytics tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Experience leading large, multi-functional manufacturing teams through growth and transformation initiatives.

Leadership Expectations and Values

• Sets Direction: Aligns people and decisions to Chromalloy’s vision and delivers results through transparency and accountability.
• Business Leadership: Drives enterprise value through sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and customer focus.
• Leads with Courage: Communicates openly, addresses challenges directly, and fosters accountability.
• Acts Decisively: Makes informed decisions, empowers others, and drives continuous improvement.
• Builds Talent: Develops diverse, high-performing teams through trust, respect, and inclusion.
• Owns Results: Sets clear expectations, establishes standards, and delivers operational excellence.