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Operations Manager

Safran Cabin

Santa Maria, CA 93455 • $88,210 to $149,280 / yr • 10/14/2026

Job Description

Job Description
The Operations Manager, plays a leading role in developing the culture of the organization both inside and outside of Operations. Responsible for providing overall leadership to the operations function, with responsibility for: strategy development and implementation; operating plans and budgets; policies and procedures; staff assessment and development; performance measurement and governance; and communications with other business units and senior management. Partner with functional leads across the organization to plan for current and future demand.
Job description:
  • Improve the operational systems and processes in support of organizational goals.
  • Ensure that program milestones and delivery dates are adhered to.
  • Ensure Company and Customer quality standards are met.
  • Facilitate Lean events with goals to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Assist with the development of individual program budgets.
  • Manage labor costs and expenses.
  • Promote a positive working relationship with Customers.
  • Develop production floor design by examining and understanding product flow and space requirements.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing proper safety procedures.
  • Evaluate Team and provide coaching to encourage professional development.
Candidate skills & requirements:
  • Education: BS/BA required. Focus in industrialization or manufacturing engineering preferred.
  • Experience: 4-5 years of management experience. 7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Skills: Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes. Solid knowledge of LEAN principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven experience with conflict resolution.
  • Description: Professional/Mid-Level.