Job Title
Director of Operations (Aerospace Manufacturing)
Who are we?
As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners
Daher Aerospace in Stuart Florida is a manufacturer of metallic and composite Aerostructure. The Stuart site is a key U.S. facility focused on assembling these complex aerostructures for Boeing and Gulfstream aircraft. With over 500 employees and 440,000 sq. ft. of production space, the site supports major programs like the 767, 777, and KC-46. Since its acquisition in 2022, Daher has invested in workforce development and infrastructure, positioning Stuart for future growth and final assembly operations.
Job Description:
Daher Aerospace of Stuart is seeking an experienced and people-centric Director of Operations to join the team. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the production and assembly of complex metallic and composite aerostructures ensuring production and delivery goals are met while driving a culture of quality and safety.
Operational experience in aerospace manufacturing is required.
Primary Role and Responsibilities:
* Support and maintain Stuart's safety 1st culture.
* Improve and restore customer confidence.
* Leverage lean and Continuous Improvement principles to expand the sites production footprint and capabilities.
* Demonstrate and support Daher's Leadership Principles – The Focus on Results, Initiative and Responsibly, The best Interests of the Company, Collective Teamwork, Participatory Decision Making, Explicit Operation Goals and Rules, Taking Our Shareholders into Consideration.
What you'll be doing day-to-day:
* Work closely with EHS Manager to promote, develop, and improve safety programs and performance across the operation.
* Manage operation of full-scale aerospace production system, including industrial transfer.
* Assure effective utilization of tools, materials, facilities, and personnel for the Components, Subassembly, Assembly, and/or Completions areas.
* Adjust work assignments to accommodate production flow.
* Support Continuous Improvement initiatives within Operations that are required to meet production schedules and financial performance targets.
* Closely monitor progress of work for adherence to schedules and good workmanship.
* Provide immediate status to Director of Operations on production problems that impact schedule adherence.
* Manage rework and assures compliance with customer and FAA quality standards.
* Work with Human Resources to enhance training, hiring and employee development needs for the operation areas.
* Act as an advisor to subordinates supervisors or staff members to meet production schedule, cost and quality goals.
* Work through subordinate managers, supervisors and support staff to resolve technical or operational problems.
* Oversee multiple direct reports.
* Must be able to travel in the US and abroad (Mexico, Europe), 5%
What you need to have:
* Aerospace manufacturing experience is required, ideally in metals and/or structures.
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or closely related field required; MBA a plus.
* 10+ years manufacturing, operations or related experience required; 4-tier organization experience a plus.
* Knowledge of Boeing and Gulfstream Aerostructure assembly manufacturing.
* Working knowledge of customer specifications and must have supplier customer knowledge.
* Knowledge of production operations, program management, budgeting, scheduling and quality control standards, as well as strong business acumen.
* Proficient operational and financial acumen.
* Strong ethical leadership abilities.
* Team player mindset.
* Ability to forecast and make projections up to three years into the future.
Stuart Florida Site Requirements:
* Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
Information related to the position:
* The compensation range is $180,000 to $220,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.
Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.