Associate Director of Operations

Associate Director of Operations

Location: Camden, Arkansas 71701 (relocation support available)

Work Arrangement: On-Site

About This Opportunity

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) Joint Venture is seeking an energetic, self-directed Associate Director of Operations to support the VP of Manufacturing and Enterprise Systems. As a key member of our operations leadership, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant daily operations of the R2S Camden manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a high-performing team in the defense manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a positive organizational culture that emphasizes Safety, Trust, Communication, and Transparency
• Oversee and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced on time and to the highest quality standards
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance production quality and capacity
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards including ATF, OSHA, DoD, and ADEQ requirements
• Monitor operating expenses and identify cost reduction opportunities associated with manufacturing operations
• Establish performance goals and review performance against defined targets
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and external stakeholders
• Communicate information about new policies and procedures to staff members
• Report operational performance metrics to R2S Leadership Team
• Participate in strategic planning for Facilities Management
• Ensure accurate inventory management and efficient warehousing operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of applicable experience in a manufacturing environment
• Active Secret clearance
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting and briefing executive-level leadership
• 5+ years of experience in a Defense Manufacturing environment

Why R2S?

If you have a passion for learning and entrepreneurial spirit, this is the place for you. The R2S team is in expansion and growth mode, so if you enjoy a highly collaborative environment and not being siloed in a collective effort to see mission success, R2S is the place for you. We offer flexible scheduling (4/10 work schedule), a generous leave package with holiday shutdown, and other competitive benefits. At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission-focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.

More Information

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website:

Equal Opportunity

R2S is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.