Director of Operations
AstrodynePosted June 3, 2025
Hackettstown, New Jersey
$150k - $200k
Full Time
Job Description
The Director of Operations for the Filters Business Unit oversees global manufacturing activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in high-mix, low-volume electronics production, while leading continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- •Oversee all manufacturing operations for the Filters Business Unit across U.S. and Asia facilities.
- •Lead daily production activities, including assembly, testing, and quality assurance.
- •Plan and schedule production to optimize resource utilization and ensure on-time delivery.
- •Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100D standards and drive quality initiatives.
- •Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, sales, and finance teams to align operational strategies.
- •Serve as the operational contact for key strategic customers to ensure satisfaction and reliable delivery.
- •Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations team fostering accountability and continuous learning.
- •Manage inventory, logistics, and material flow to support production efficiency and cost control.
- •Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve process consistency and product quality.
- •Contribute to long-term operational strategy, capacity planning, and capital investment decisions.
Requirements
- •Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- •Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in electronics or high-complexity assembly environments.
- •Experience managing both domestic and international manufacturing operations, including contract manufacturing partners.
- •Deep understanding of high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing processes, including assembly, test, and quality assurance.
- •Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100D standards and compliance requirements.
- •Experience with automation technologies and process optimization to improve yield, reduce labor, and enhance product reliability.
- •Knowledge of Copy Exactly! methodologies and standards, especially in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing, is highly desirable.
- •Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects across multiple sites.
- •Strong business acumen with the ability to align operational strategies with commercial and financial goals.
- •Track record of building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- •Experience managing strategic customer relationships and delivering on key performance indicators (KPIs).
- •Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- •Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset.
- •Ability to present data-driven insights and operational performance metrics to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- •High attention to detail and a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving.
- •Ethical, transparent, and committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity.
- •Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Benefits
- •Salary range of 150k - 200k
- •Work environment involves global manufacturing operations across U.S. and Asia
- •Opportunities for automation and process improvement
- •Leadership development and team mentorship
- •Engagement with strategic customers
- •Participation in long-term strategic planning and capacity expansion
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