What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Site Lead position at Saab?
Senior Director, Site Lead
Job Description:
At Saab, Inc., a global aerospace and defense solutions leader, we are seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Director, Site Lead to oversee our new Land Systems Manufacturing Facility. Based in the Grayling, Michigan location or Detroit, Michigan area, this position is eligible for our relocation package.
The role of Site Lead will be pivotal in establishing capacity to meet current and future production demands. This position will manage a cross-functional team in the successful development and execution of a newly established domestic U.S. munitions plant.
The ideal candidate has significant experience across program management, strategic sourcing, and operations. They must demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to manage risks and opportunities, and experience building and leading highly motivated management teams.
This role will operate within a matrixed organizational structure, leading a combination of direct and predominantly indirect (dotted-line) reports. As the site grows significantly over the coming years, this leader will be responsible for guiding, influencing, and developing a cross-functional team in close collaboration with functional leaders whose teams are based at the site.
The Site Lead will be instrumental in fostering a culture of ethical behavior, operational excellence, safety, and adherence to high manufacturing quality standards. Additionally, they will establish and maintain strong relationships with key government and customer stakeholders at the federal, state, and local levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Salary : $239,600 - $323,400