The Opportunity | Director of Operations
We are looking for a Director of Operations, reporting to the Senior General Manager of the Fleet Solutions business unit, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Operations leader to step into a challenging role, own it, drive success, lead change and quickly expand your career at Curtiss-Wright.
Our Fleet Solutions group supports the US Navy aircraft carrier, submarine, and various support vessels repair work. We provide technical direction primarily associated with shipboard installation and overhauls of Curtiss-Wright and OEM partnership equipment. This unique opportunity will have full Operations responsibility for the entire Fleet Solutions business unit, including facilities in Chula Vista (San Diego), CA., Chesapeake, VA., and Mayport, FL.
Location: Chula Vista, CA OR Chesapeake, VA
Compensation Range: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge
Immediate task will be to familiarize yourself with the Business Unit, its activities, our market, customers, product lines, capabilities, current strategy, business plans and policies.
As our Fleet Solutions Director of Operations, you will have broad responsibility for the strategic direction and guidance of each of our three facilities and the site leadership teams, including administration, program management, contracts, engineering, support functions, procurement/sourcing, operational excellence, EHS, field service and manufacturing employees.
This position has a peer relationship with our Director of Business Development and will be asked to work closely with our BD team in support of our clients needs.
Build out a standardized and stable Operations team and manufacturing locations that work consistently, collaboratively, and effectively.
Provide leadership guidance to the office and manufacturing teams towards successfully achieving key business metrics (P&L, Program execution, On-Time Delivery, Quality, EH&S, etc.)
Monitor the financial performance of all three sites, and the Business unit as a whole, to ensure targets are being met.
Involved in translating customer requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing/business strategies and processes, to ensure a growing and profitable business.
Responsibility to develop and implement evolving staffing plans/requirements to meet customer expectations and location budgets.
Establish overarching and cascading objectives to move our Fleet Solutions sites forward and raise the standard of operational excellence. Help establish and deploy a LEAN operating framework utilizing the CW Way programs, our Integrated Master Schedule, and drive performance metrics with visual indicators throughout via PowerBi.
Work proactively with your site management teams to ensure that site efforts and project initiatives are aligned with business needs and strategic direction.
Take ownership of coaching and developing your staff and all of the Operations team members; providing cross-training initiatives that fosters an environment of employee involvement.
Ensure tight control is maintained over business performance and that operating management responds quickly and effectively to any problems and/or adverse trends. Proactively resolve technical, people, and production issues to ensure success of the team while exceeding customer expectations.
This role will be required to develop a comprehensive Operations Strategic Business Plan during the first 3 months of employment by evaluating existing business processes, identify areas of gaps or risks, and develop formal action plans to reduce risks and continuously improve the business.
Build and maintain strong customer business relationships in domestic and international government markets and commercial shipyards.
Maintain level of oversight to ensure compliance with industry regulations, regulatory agencies, export laws and technology transfer as they apply to proposal development, contract negotiations, and program execution.
Assist and/or lead Program Reviews with customers.
Champion change through the business to continually improve performance.
Develop, maintain, and execute on yearly capital expenditure programs.
Manage compliance with local, state, and national regulatory bodies, as needed.
Other duties as necessary
Your Expertise
Must be a sole U.S. citizen with the ability to maintain government security clearances.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or Financial Management.
Minimum of 7 years of practical relevant business leadership is required.
Repair/manufacturing and shipyard industry experience with related leadership responsibility a strong plus but not required.
LEAN and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge strongly preferred.
A career demonstrating increased responsibility and acknowledged as a leader in best practice management.
Thorough knowledge of production, manufacturing, and systems operations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers is a must.
Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and sense of urgency.
Strong collaboration and partnership skills with the ability to listen, solve complex problems, and deal with ambiguity.
Proven ability to develop and implement new strategies in a complex business environment.
Ability to develop talent, both with individuals and diverse teams.
Strong customer focus is a must in this role.
Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is comprised of three service centers that focus on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul / repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification.
We offer a competitive salary, a complete benefit package includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and vacations/holidays. https://www.cw-ems.com/fleet-solutions/default.aspx
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TA COE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
