Senior Director – Operations
| Company | SEAKR Engineering |
|---|---|
| Location | Cherry Hills Village, CO, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 12+ years of senior leadership experience in operations, contract manufacturing, and in-house production within the aerospace, high-tech, or defense industry
- Deep expertise in contract manufacturing, supplier management, and make-versus-buy strategies
- Proven ability to optimize complex, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations
- Strong ability to lead large, cross-functional teams, optimize production workflows, and drive scalable solutions
- Expertise in lean manufacturing, process automation, and operational efficiencies
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with experience in executive-level strategy and execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the operations strategy for SEAKR, ensuring seamless integration of in-house production and external contract manufacturing to meet company objectives
- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, including engineering, assembly, testing, and logistics, ensuring high-quality production at scale
- Serve as a key advisor to the General Manager, providing operational insights, risk assessments, and solutions to enhance overall business performance
- Lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, production, and supply chain teams to drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation
- Drive lean manufacturing principles and process optimization initiatives across all operations, ensuring best-in-class execution
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with contract manufacturers, ensuring alignment with SEAKR’s quality, delivery, and technical requirements
- Establish clear performance metrics and governance structures to maximize contract manufacturer efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Work closely with supply chain teams to ensure that procurement, subcontracting, and inventory control support both in-house and outsourced production
- Optimize make-versus-buy decisions, balancing internal capabilities with external partnerships to enhance flexibility and scalability
- Lead SEAKR’s high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations, ensuring the production of highly complex, custom aerospace electronic payloads
- Oversee production test operations, ensuring 24/7 environmental and functional testing meets aerospace-grade reliability standards
- Drive process automation and advanced manufacturing technologies to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput
- Ensure seamless coordination between engineering and production teams, accelerating time-to-market for cutting-edge aerospace products
- Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing operations leadership team, ensuring SEAKR has the right talent to support both internal and external manufacturing initiatives
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, driving operational excellence at all levels
- Partner with Human Resources to align the workforce with business objectives, ensuring the hiring, retention, and development of top-tier talent
- Act as a key operational interface with aerospace prime customers, ensuring SEAKR meets and exceeds customer expectations for quality, delivery, and technical performance
- Lead customer experience strategy, ensuring exceptional service, responsiveness, and program execution
- Identify and drive business growth opportunities, leveraging both in-house and contract manufacturing capabilities to enhance SEAKR’s position
- Ensure adherence to all aerospace industry regulations, quality management standards, and company policies
- Partner with Environmental, Health, and Safety leaders to maintain a proactive safety culture and regulatory compliance across all operational functions.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.