Director, Manufacturing Operations

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

This position will drive alignment, standardization, best practices, and metrics across ADTech's three business unit manufacturing teams to optimize scheduling, capacity, material flow, on-time delivery, and financial accountability. Serve as the ADTech single point coordinating authority across Oceaneering segments and Supply Chain Management.

* Partner with customers to understand requirements and manufacturing certifications/processes.
* Anticipate and track upcoming work across ADTech and build capacity to pace it.
* Partner with planning/scheduling to develop an integrated production schedule for ADTech locations.
* Identify opportunities to drive synergies across ADTech manufacturing while still maintaining flexibility and autonomy for programs where applicable.
* Lead modernization efforts to maximize and optimize manufacturing capability and loading across the three businesses.
* Partner with HR/TA/Training to staff manufacturing to meet anticipated delivery schedules and ensure workforce is right-skilled to meet demand.
* Coordinate integration with the Corporate ERP team to ensure seamless integration with ADTech ERP system.
* Provide ADTech-specific Supply Chain Management leadership and support.
* Support Manufacturing Horizontal as the ADTech rep/voice; expand working relationships with OII's other manufacturing operations.

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain/operations/engineering management from an accredited college or university; Masters/MBA preferred.
* Minimum 15 years' experience in roles of increasing leadership responsibility in operations, engineering, manufacturing.
* Minimum 7 years' experience leading and/or supporting programs in the Aerospace or Defense industries.
* Demonstrated experience/success leading the full life cycle of program delivery.
* Demonstrated experience leading large teams, greater than 300 team members.

Desired:

* Experience with deep submergence hyperbaric systems
* Able to obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance (TOP SECRET preferred)
* Lean, 5/6S, Six Sigma
* ISO experience and certification

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. Annualized pay rate for this position is $212,000 to $253,000.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.