Manufacturing Operations Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to take end-to-end ownership of an assigned value stream within a growing aerospace manufacturing operation.

This role is broader than a traditional Production Manager position. You’ll operate with a Plant Manager mentality, owning performance from raw materials through manufacturing, quality and final delivery while partnering closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance of an assigned manufacturing value stream from raw materials through finished product and delivery
• Lead daily manufacturing operations, production teams and continuous improvement efforts
• Establish and drive KPIs around safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity
• Lead Lean/CI initiatives utilizing Kaizen, 6S, GEMBA, root-cause analysis and standardized work
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Production to solve operational issues and improve performance
• Lead and develop supervisors, leads and production employees while maintaining a strong plant-floor presence
• Drive improvements in processes, materials, inventory, capacity and manufacturing efficiency
• Support broader operational planning around cost, margin, equipment and capital needs

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience owning a manufacturing operation, department, work cell or value stream beyond just production
• Strong Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience establishing and managing KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Strong cross-functional experience with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Production
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive change and improve manufacturing performance
• Lean/Six Sigma certification; Black Belt preferred
• Experience with cost, margin, budgeting, capacity planning and/or CapEx
• Experience managing multiple manufacturing processes or work cells

Join us as a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead transformative initiatives that elevate our manufacturing capabilities! Your expertise will help shape efficient processes, empower teams, and deliver exceptional productsdriving success at every level of our operations.