Job Locations US-CA-San Diego

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking a Director of Operations to join our San Diego, California team.

The Director of Operations position has overall responsibility for a single manufacturing facility. Directs all aspects of production activity at the assigned plant to ensure that the desired quantities and quality of products are manufactured on schedule in a safe manner at minimum cost and may be responsible for Accounting, Human Resources and other staff functions.

The Director of Operations should have experience in manufacturing management within a fast-paced assembly/production line, with direct supervision of production line employees.

The Director of Operations must have excellent leadership, facilitation, communication, interpersonal managing skills, and solid orgaizational/planning skills.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time

Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities. Works primarilly in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred.

Directs manufacturing operations and management teams for plants and locations of an organization that support business goals.
• Incorporates the organizational strategy and plans for operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs in manufacturing processes.
• Monitors production metrics and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency.
• Drives workforce planning activities and approves/ allocates resources based on business priorities.
• Implements long-term plans for facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain manufacturing capacity and processes.
• Leads and directs the work of other managers and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

• Required Education: Associate's Degree or Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• 8 - 10 years experience in a relevant function
• Leadership skills. Capacity planning. Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Manufacturing operations management. Process optimization. Resource planning. Risk management. Safety policies and procedures. Performance metrics. Organizational goal setting. Strategic planning. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Team building. ERP systems.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

$125,125 - $232,275

Hired applicant will be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Compensation Program.

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.