Director of Operations

Director of OperationsThe Director of Operations leads and optimizes Maury Microwave's day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities at its Ontario, California facility. This position provides leadership across key operational functions, including Material Planning and Control, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Assembly & Test, and Manufacturing Engineering.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day leadership and direction for Maury Microwave's Ontario Operations organization, including Material Planning/Control, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Assembly & Test, and Manufacturing Engineering.Ensure effective execution of production plans and customer commitments while maintaining appropriate standards for quality, cost, safety, and delivery.Drive improvements in On-Time Delivery (OTD) through disciplined production planning, scheduling, material availability, capacity management, and cross-functional coordination.Proactively identify production constraints, material shortages, capacity issues, quality concerns, and other risks that may affect customer delivery.Establish, monitor, and drive meaningful operational KPIs, including On-Time Delivery, productivity, efficiency, quality, inventory, labor utilization, capacity, and other appropriate operational measures.Establish a consistent operating cadence for reviewing performance, identifying gaps, assigning corrective actions, and ensuring accountability for results.Provide regular operational performance reports and updates to the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the Senior Leadership TeamUtilize Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, cost, and timeliness.Improve production planning, scheduling, workflow, capacity management, and shop-floor visibility.Partner with Quality to ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 10 years of progressive operations and manufacturing experience, including significant leadership responsibility in a manufacturing environment.Experience in a high-technology electronics manufacturing environment supported by precision machining capabilities strongly preferred.Demonstrated success improving On-Time Delivery, productivity, quality, operational efficiency, and manufacturing performance.Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, scheduling, supply chain, inventory management, Lean principles, and continuous improvement.Demonstrated ability to establish and manage operational KPIs and drive accountability for measurable results.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, fast-paced, technically complex manufacturing environment.