Title: Aerospace Manufacturing Operations Director
Location: Roswell, GA
Duration: Direct Hire


Role Overview:
The Manufacturing Operations Director will assume full responsibility for turbojet engine manufacturing operations, with accountability for production performance, quality, safety, and leadership effectiveness.
This role is being opened to address a leadership and communication gap within the current structure. Success in this position requires a leader who understands interdependent operations, communicates clearly across functions, and drives alignment between manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations while maintaining aerospace quality and regulatory standards
• Oversee and develop a team of 5 direct reports
• Drive Lean process improvements to support high-volume production
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational bottlenecks
• Ensure AS9100 compliance and consistent quality execution
• Manage manufacturing budgets and resource allocation
• Champion safety, accountability, and performance metrics

Critical Leadership Traits:

• Highly effective communicator at all levels
• Proven experience operating in interdependent, cross-functional environments
• Comfortable leading change and elevating team performance
• Strong presence with the ability to influence without creating friction

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related)
• 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing leadership experience
• AS9100 and a regulated manufacturing background
• U.S. Citizenship required (defense-related work)

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 180000.00/Yearly.