Senior Director of Operations

Senior Director of Operations (Growth Opportunity)Location: Portsmouth, NH with regular travel to Newport, VT and Marlborough, MAGalvion – We exist to enable your mission. At Galvion, we are passionately committed to providing leading-edge solutions that enhance the agility and survivability of modern warfighters and tactical operators. We design, develop, and deliver best-in-class head systems and innovative power and data management solutions for military and tactical operators worldwide. Our integrated systems are built to meet the challenges of tomorrow and beyond. The OpportunityGalvion is seeking a rising operations leader to step into the role of Senior Director of Operations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Operations Leader with multi-site leadership experience who is ready to grow into a senior Operations position. In This Role, You WillLead operations across three North American manufacturing sites. Oversee and execute Galvion’s operational strategy alongside site operations leadership. Build and mentor high-performing site teams while driving measurable impact on growth, efficiency, and profitability. Play a central role in ensuring Galvion continues to exceed customer expectations while scaling for sustained growth.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role with visibility across the company and the chance to advance into broader executive leadership. What You’ll DoProvide clear leadership and direction to site leaders and teams to achieve production and operational goals. Partner with site leadership to implement Galvion’s operational vision and strategy. Identify, Drive, and Measure continuous improvement actions and lean initiatives. Lead advanced manufacturing practices across all sites through development of a Galvion manufacturing group. Oversee and lead necessary improvements to meet Operational KPIs, and financial targets. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Product Development. Leverage ERP systems (Syteline) to maximize operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and import/export laws. What You’ll BringUndergraduate degree in Engineering (required) and MBA or equivalent (required). 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally at the Director level in a multi-site operation. Experience leading a manufacturing engineering team with success in new product introduction and measurable manufacturing continuous improvement. Proven success in identifying and leading manufacturing improvement. Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and build teams.

Experience driving lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives. Financial and strategic acumen with the ability to identify and deliver cost improvements working hands-on with site personnel. ERP expertise (Syteline or similar), plus strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills. Aerospace & Defense or precision manufacturing experience preferred. Military experience a plus. Willingness to spend multiple weeks each month in Newport, VT with regular travel to other Galvion sites (MA & NH). This is an onsite role – remote candidates will not be considered. Why Join Galvion?Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a mission-driven, fast-growing company.

Grow into an executive role with clear visibility across the leadership team. Lead transformation and innovation in support of those who serve on the front lines. Be part of a collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation, accountability, and excellence. 📩 Ready to grow your career and make an impact? Apply today to join Galvion and help shape the future of survivability and performance for modern warfighters.

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