Director of Operations; Prometheus

Job Description

Prometheus Energetics LLC is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the start-up, activation, and operation of its new Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) manufacturing facility in the Bloomfield, Indiana area.

Prometheus Energetics is a new U.S.

-based joint venture and merchant supplier of solid rocket motors, energetics, and adjacent propulsion products for U.S. and international defense markets. The Director of Operations will play a critical role in transitioning the site from construction completion through equipment installation, process qualification, first article production, and full-rate manufacturing.

This position is responsible for building the operational organization from the ground up, developing production systems and processes, and establishing a high-performance culture centered on safety, quality, schedule, and cost execution. The Director of Operations will lead all manufacturing, production planning, facilities operations, and shop‑floor support functions, ensuring the factory is purpose‑built for scale, reliability, and mission assurance.

This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

• Lead all aspects of factory activation including equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and process qualification
• Develop and execute the operational ramp‑up plan from first builds through full‑rate production
• Establish manufacturing readiness milestones, KPIs, and production metrics
• Drive knowledge transfer from parent companies and external partners into documented, repeatable manufacturing processes
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet AS9100, DoD, ATF, OSHA, and applicable energetic material handling standards
• Partner with Engineering to transition from development to stable production

• Build the operations organization from initial leadership hires through full production staffing
• Recruit, hire, and develop high‑caliber manufacturing leaders, supervisors, planners, and technicians
• Establish training and certification programs for Operations personnel
• Develop cross‑training programs to build workforce flexibility and production resilience
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and mission focus across all shifts and functions
• Implement clear communication rhythms and performance expectations at all levels

• Direct all production‑related activities including motor case preparation, insulating, lining, propellant processing, casting, cure, assembly, and final integration (as applicable to facility scope)
• Oversee Production Planning & Control, Master Scheduling, and material flow
• Ensure on‑time delivery commitments to Prime, U.S. Government, and international customers
• Drive cost control, labor efficiency, and throughput optimization
• Lead daily operations reviews focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost

• Facilitate implementation and/or optimization of ERP systems, manufacturing execution systems, and warehouse management processes
• Develop standard work, visual management systems, and structured production control processes
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve flow
• Establish factory performance dashboards and metrics reporting to executive leadership and board stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cycle time, and quality performance

• Ensure strict adherence to all safety standards related to energetics and explosive materials
• Partner with Safety & Security leadership to maintain full regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management systems and customer requirements
• Maintain audit readiness for customer, regulatory, and government inspections
• Champion a safety first culture

• Provide regular operational readiness updates to executive leadership, JV partners, and the Board of Directors
• Support customer engagements, production readiness reviews, and government audits
• Contribute to long‑range capacity planning and capital investment strategies

• 20+ years of…