IPT Operations Leader

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares.

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

• Provides operational leadership and direction for all manufacturing activities within the IPT, including chemical mixing, extrusion, tooling, and related manufacturing processes.
• Works closely with the Planner to develop, monitor, and adjust realistic production schedules (including the Integrated Master Schedule) while identifying and mitigating capacity, resource, and bottleneck risks.
• Collaborates with the Production Supervisor to optimize staffing, labor utilization, equipment availability, and material flow to achieve production targets.
• Owns and drives key operational KPIs including on-time delivery, first-pass yield, cycle time, throughput, utilization, downtime, scrap rate, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Leads or supports continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN principles, 5S, kaizen events, and variability reduction in partnership with the Industrial Engineer and Quality Engineer.
• Ensures timely and effective implementation of manufacturing procedures, engineering changes, productivity projects, and new capital equipment on the shop floor with minimal disruption.
• Facilitates daily/weekly operations meetings, gemba walks, and problem-solving sessions; escalates major production, quality, safety, or delivery issues as needed.
• Champions safety programs and ensures full compliance with Armtec’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies, including proper handling of hazardous materials and PPE usage.
• Supports the integration of new products, processes, and automation while coordinating operator training and production ramp-up.
• Actively participates in scrap reduction, process improvement, and productivity projects; provides operational input to capital project planning and execution.
• Maintains strong cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Procurement to ensure seamless program execution.
• Prepares and communicates operational status, risks, and performance metrics site leadership and program stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

• Must be well organized, detail oriented, knowledgeable of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively compose letters and correspondence.
• Possesses familiarity with business math, internet, calculator, copier, telephone and fax machine.
• Projects an outstanding degree of judgment, organization, planning, initiative, flexibility and creativity.

• Must maintain accuracy, concentration, alertness, and be detail-oriented.

• Must be able to perform calmly and reasonably under pressure from demand for production and other exigencies.
• Must be resourceful and very creative pertaining to equipment design, performance and repair.
• Physical capabilities include walking up and down steps, to various programs as the situation warrants and exposure to loud noises in a manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies for all employees, customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing/operations experience in a defense, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading or managing production operations, preferably within a cross-functional team or IPT structure.
• Demonstrated success implementing LEAN, continuous improvement, and productivity initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and shop floor management.
• High energy level with excellent reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated to meeting production commitments while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Able to interface productively with all levels of employees and functional groups.
• Ability to read and write English.

4/10 workweek with overtime as required

To Apply

Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website,

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet