Director of Operations

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Director of Operations, reporting to the President & CEO of SEDA Pilot Controls and EMS, will lead and unify production and supporting operations across multiple sites. This role is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, change-oriented P&L executive with a proven track record in manufacturing highly regulated aerospace components for both commercial and military customers. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence through innovation, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused systems perspective.

Essential Job Functions:
•tOwn full P&L responsibility for multi-site production facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, including manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and test operations. Oversee inventory optimization and supply chain collaboration to meet customer-driven production goals.
•tSet and communicate a clear vision for the Operations team, aligning contributions with SEDAs annual business plan and long-term strategic vision, leveraging the One Safran management system.
•tFoster a growth-oriented, collaborative, and accountable culture focused on continuous improvement, employee engagement, and open communication to sustain high-performing teams and organizational growth.
•tEstablish and manage operational and financial performance through KPIs/OKRs, cascading accountability across all levels, including frontline employees.
•tProvide timely performance visibility to team members and deliver comprehensive reporting for business reviews.
•tServe as a member of the Executive Committee, contributing to annual reviews of mission, vision, and strategy. Develop and implement strategic objectives, annual action plans, and budgets for Operations while adapting to changing business conditions.
•tCollaborate cross-functionally on design development, product trials, and SIOP processes to align demand, supply, and inventory for optimal efficiency and customer service.
•tEnsure all operations comply with ethical standards, regulations, and company policies, with a strong focus on HSE compliance and proactive safety practices.
- Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Competencies:
•\tAccountability & Results: Full ownership of operational outcomes, including P&L performance.
•\tStrategic Vision: Ability to define and execute credible vision and strategy with awareness of industry trends.
•\tChange Leadership: Proven success in leading positive change, overcoming silos, and institutionalizing improvement.
•\tTeam Leadership: Builds empowered, collaborative teams and drives accountability at all levels.
•\tCustomer Focus: Cultivates strong customer and supplier partnerships, ensuring satisfaction and agility.
•\tTechnology Savvy: Leverages technology for innovation and organizational improvement.
•\tCultural Intelligence: Adapts effectively across cultural contexts, fostering diverse collaboration.
•\tEthics & Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, transparency, humility, and ethical leadership.
•\tCommunication: Strong oral and written communication across all levels, internally and externally.

Education & Experience
•\tProven financial and operational leadership of a $150M+ business, with expertise in planning, budgeting, capability development, and customer satisfaction in aerospace and defense.
•\tTrack record of leading high-performance operations teams across multiple sites (400+ employees) within an IPT model.
•\tStrong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
•\tExpertise in process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, balanced scorecard management, and AS9100/ISO9002 systems.
•\tAbility to drive change programs integrating process, systems, people strategies, and communication.
•\tMBA or equivalent, or 10+ years of P&L/cost center leadership.
•\tStrong aerospace/aviation industry knowledge; experience in foreign-owned companies preferred.
•\tBilingual English–Spanish preferred (not required).

Job Ident #: 163616

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Irvine, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com