THE OPPORTUNITY: Global Operations Leader – Electronics Manufacturing

PAY TRANSPARENCY: USD Starting Range $150000 - $200000/ year. Base pay is competitive and commensurate with related expertise and experience. Our compensation plan rewards goal achievement; this is a bonus-eligible position. Relocation assistance is available.

Bliley Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing low-noise frequency control products. Our products and services are used by the military, aerospace, and industrial markets worldwide. We have been privately owned and operated since 1930, with deep, rich roots in Erie, PA—and we intend to continue to call Erie, PA home in the future.

We are intrigued by and inspired to hire talented associates who take the initiative, make sound business decisions with limited direct supervision, have a core “can do” attitude, and, individually and collectively, want to build on a history of hard work, solid ethics, and pursuit of excellence in every aspect of their daily work.

We offer challenging future-focused work opportunities and offer our associates an unparalleled employment experience that includes a comprehensive benefits package and individualized training and development opportunities.

Position Overview:

Working in concert with the CEO and cross-functionally with the company’s leadership team, the Global Operations Leader is charged with leading and developing a world-class operations organization, building out the strategic plans, processes, initiatives, and operational infrastructure needed to support the company’s expanding vision, and scaling volume and driving production outcomes that meet and, ultimately, exceed company goals and customer demands.

There are no handcuffs…this is an out-of-the-box opportunity where you can take ownership of fostering and advancing a culture of excellence, co-developing gold-standard products and services, and producing creative customer solutions in a legacy company with a startup entrepreneurial outlook.

The Global Operations Leader works at the crossroads of business, technology, and manufacturing to adeptly lead the operations team by example in anticipating and adapting to change while balancing risk with thoughtful action to solve complex problems and perform at the highest and best level.

This is a multi-disciplinary role that requires expertise in electronics manufacturing (including all aspects of safety, production planning, procurement, quality, test, continuous improvement, supply chain, etc.), budgeting, forecasting, and cost management, developing strategic partnerships, and providing a world-class customer service experience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing and leading a manufacturing performance culture through lean process improvements.
• Inspiring, developing, and energizing the manufacturing team to meet challenging performance expectations while achieving excellence in their work and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working with the sales and engineering teams to control and accelerate the new product introduction (NPI) process.
• Building robust processes that drive production and enhance efficiency while ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.
• Developing and maintaining the capacity to scale volume and meet aggressive growth targets using CapEx initiatives closely aligned with business objectives.
• Improving and maintaining on-time delivery targets.
• Lead scheduling and planning efforts through the ERP/MRP system to manage a lean inventory process that satisfies improved lead times and on-time delivery performance.

Minimum Job Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field with knowledge and previous successful application of advanced operational concepts (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, etc.). MBA or MS in Operations is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of leadership experience in the electronics manufacturing industry with demonstrated expertise in systems build and assembly, quality, and supply chain management.
• Finely tuned business acumen: High-level analysis, critical thinking skills, and decision-making skills are a must.
• Effective, persuasive, and compelling communication skills are critical.
• Political savvy and personal leadership presence that fosters the respect, trust, goodwill, and support of internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to, customers, team members throughout all levels in the organization, investors, vendors/suppliers/distributors, and other service providers.
• High comfort level with technology, ERP software, and other data management tools, including but not limited to the understanding and use of financial statements, metric-driven performance reporting, all Microsoft Office products, online meeting tools, smartphones, and other technology tools.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible/extended hours and travel as needed to accomplish objectives.

General Requirements:

• Upon request, a complete job description will be offered to applicants who are invited to interview for this role.
• ITAR COMPLIANCE This position requires access to or use of information subject to the federal International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines "U.S. Person" as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a person admitted as a refugee to the U.S., a person granted asylum in the U.S., or a person granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence to the U.S. under 8 U.S.C. §1160(a) (for special agricultural workers) or 8 U.S.C. §1255(a)(1) (an amnesty program).
• Background and investigative checks may be performed as part of the hiring process (this may include criminal, motor vehicle, employment/reference, and credit); results must be satisfactory to the company .
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time. Our company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Some local/regional/national/international travel is an irregular but essential duty. This requires having a valid driver’s license and providing your own transportation to and from industry/business events, as needed. Infrequent overnight travel associated with industry/business events may also be necessary; must also be able to travel by air and/or train.
• If hired must adhere to all company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and other prescribed best practices/industry standards.

Other Considerations:

The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting; The individual is constantly required to talk, hear, stand, or sit for extended periods while using a computer, telephone, or other productivity devices to communicate with other personnel and conduct business. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Individuals frequently use their hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, and smell. The individual must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

On a frequent and routine basis, this job also requires the individual to be physically present in a manufacturing area to communicate with others and conduct business. The noise levels in the facility can also vary widely in different regions, and specific workspace restrictions are also possible. Occasional sitting, standing, moving forward/back/side-to-side, and working around machinery and moving parts is possible; exposure to electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible.

Site conditions will dictate using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, etc. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

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Bliley Technologies is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employment with our company is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other or any other basis protected by law.

Bliley Technologies is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. Bliley Technologies will also consider a reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. To request accommodation, please contact careers@bliley.com to provide your contact information and let us know the nature of your request.

Bliley Technologies reserves the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting without notice or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.