This well-established, $100M DEFENSE manufacturing organization is searching for a Chief Operations Officer (COO) for their Reno, NV division.
Renowned for their critical Defense products and committed to expanding their portfolio, you’ll play a significant role in the company’s future growth!
You would report directly to the President and manage OPERATIONS for two facilities for high-mix, low-volume production of DEFENSE and LARGE INDUSTRIAL mechanical / electro-mechanical products (in-depth DEFENSE manufacturing experience is required).
- We need a “hands-on” leader who brings a tactical & strategic vision and is “forward thinking” to improve manufacturing, forecast needs to anticipate production and increase capacity planning, production efficiencies, requirements, staying current on new technologies and long-term initiatives.
- Be a “change agent” and define & implement continuous Improvement strategies, LEAN, SIX-SIGMA, and improve processes & procedures.
- Direct day-to-day Production / Manufacturing Operations, Planning, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering while collaborating across other functions to ensure business objective are met.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Complex Mechanical / Electro-Mechanical DEFENSE related production
- Solid background running OPERATIONS for product / production requirements (Assembly, Test, Compliance, Quality, Traceability, Mil-Stds)
- 10+ years of leadership in a manufacturing environment & PROVEN examples of implementing change
- Promote & Contribute to company-wideinitiatives: LEAN, SIX-SIGMA & Continuous improvement strategies
- Track & adjust operational metrics across multiple value streams, work closely with other disciplines to ensure deliverables are on time and in budget meeting the highest quality standards.
- Budgetary responsibilities >$50m & recommend capital expenditures
- US Citizenship required
OFFERING: Attractive Executive compensation package + benefits with relocation package to the RENO, NV area (no state income tax!)
