Director of Operations

Responsibilities for this Position

Director of Operations

US-ME-Bath

Req ID: 2025-4933
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 1
Post End Date: ..
Category: Management
Salary Grade: H
Shift: 1st

Overview

The Director of Operations is a key leadership role responsible for managing day-to-day shipyard operations to support the construction, testing, and delivery of Navy surface combatant vessels. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this position ensures operational performance in the areas of safety, quality, schedule, cost, and workforce leadership. Operating within the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Director leads major operational departments, ensuring compliance with operational standards and driving execution excellence across assigned areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture across assigned operational areasEnsure consistent adherence to safety policies and proceduresSupport implementation of safety improvement initiatives and performance goalsProject Execution

Oversee execution of construction, testing, and production activities within assigned programs or ship sectionsMonitor schedule, cost, and quality performance; implement corrective actions as neededSupport cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Planning, and Support groups Contribute to operational planning, resource needs forecasting, and production readiness effortsOperational Management

Lead Superintendents, Managers, and operational teamsManage departmental budgets and resource allocation within assigned scopeImplement operational improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise strategiesPrepare and present performance updates to Senior LeadershipSupport long-term operational planning and improvement programsTraining and Development

Develop frontline leadership capabilities through coaching and mentoringSupport succession planning activities within operational departmentsEnsure workforce training and qualification requirements are metTeam Collaboration & Communication

Maintain strong communication and alignment across operational functionsCoordinate with Navy customers and key internal stakeholders as requiredSupport organizational change initiatives and cultural improvement effortsContinuous Improvement

Lead targeted continuous-improvement initiatives within assigned areasSupport BOS implementation and sustainmentIdentify operational inefficiencies and lead corrective action planningContribute to modernization and process-improvement efforts

Responsibilities

• Bachelors degree in manufacturing, engineering, marine engineering, or related technical field
• Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in shipbuilding, construction, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Demonstrated ability to lead large operational teams and deliver results in complex environments
• Experience managing production schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
• Strong understanding of industrial safety standards and proven safety leadership
• Experience working with unionized workforce and labor relations
• Familiarity with Navy programs, government contracting, or defense manufacturing strongly preferred
• Proven ability to execute process improvements and support Lean initiatives
• Strong communication, leadership presence, and relationship-building skills

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