As the Austin Business Center Director of Operations, you will be a key leadership contributor to the success of the Austin, Texas Manufacturing Hub. You will provide inspirational leadership within a rapidly growing business, driving excellence in manufacturing and supply chain performance to deliver high-quality products to our prime government customers. This role demands a strategic, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of building and scaling rapidly growing organizations. Key Responsibilities. • Team Leadership: Lead the Operations Program Manager organization for the Austin Business Center – encompassing support for strategy, new product introduction, planning, staffing, budgeting, and manufacturing execution. • Capacity & Facility Planning: Develop and maintain long-range plans for the utilization of manufacturing facilities, optimizing capacity and preparing for future growth. • Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Austin Business Center Operations, leveraging Lean Manufacturing and other methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment. Essential Functions • Goal Setting & Performance Management: Establish departmental goals and objectives that directly support the business plan and track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs). • Quality & Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental regulations. • New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the manufacturing aspects of new product introductions, ensuring seamless transition from design to production. • Budget Management: Develop and manage the department budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation. • Talent Development & Succession Planning: Inspire, mentor, and develop staff, building a robust leadership succession pipeline to ensure continuity and growth. • Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers.