An established and leading Aerospace Component Manufacturing Firm are looking for a Production Operations Manager for their Machining Department.
The Operations Manager directs all production activity within machine shop which includes special processes (Weld, Braze, Paint and Varnish), as well as the broader facility. This role provides leadership and support to areas involving skilled machine operation, equipment maintenance, and day-to-day manufacturing execution, and holds primary accountability for the safe, efficient performance of all assigned departments and sections. Through open, company-wide communication, the Operations Manager fosters a collaborative team culture while developing employees to reach their full potential, and coordinates departmental activities to meet production schedules and monthly financial objectives.
This position is intentionally structured as a developmental role with a defined path to advancement. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to site-wide operations, financial performance, and strategic planning, positioning them for promotion into a senior operations leadership role within 1?2 years.
Position Duties:
- Manage, organize and assign work to ensure effective use of manpower and facilities.
- Manage required quality levels and adhere to AS9100 manufacturing standard. Responsible for assigned corrective actions.
- Identify and correct conditions detrimental to safety or health that might adversely affect employees, the facilities, equipment or productivity levels.
- Execute to production plan and support other work centers in pursuit of overall business success.
- Manage team in good housekeeping practices.
- Interview, hire, train and evaluate manufacturing employees; discipline; ensure adherence to company policies and regulations. Coach and grow employees to achieve maximum effectiveness of all efforts.
- Support upper management in budgeting and performance KPI?s.
- Manage employee complaints.
- Execute applicable provisions of the labor agreement and maintain good employee relations.
- Work with manufacturing engineering and other departments, to improve productivity including routing methods and processes.
- Keep current on operating techniques and maintain complete working knowledge of job descriptions for areas supervised; recommend necessary changes.
- Ensure age sensitive materials in manufacturing compliant to shelf-life requirements.
- Oversee compliance to calibration requirement of manufacturing test and measurement tools.
- Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor recreation spaces
- Maintain, develop, and execute PPM schedules.
- Manage maintenance of equipment, tools, and supplies; keep current on new developments; recommend acquisition or replacement. Participate in the selection and justification of capital equipment.
- Monitor departmental needs and ensure alignment to key objectives.
- Must have good oral, written communications and have a high level of moral and ethical codes.
- Drive continuous improvement of the department through identification and execution of productivity projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related technical field; equivalent hands-on manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 5?7 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, including a minimum of 2?3 years directly supervising or managing production personnel.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience and working knowledge of AS9100 required.
- Experience in machine shop and working with cnc machinist and programmer is required.
- Experience in electric motor production, winding, machining, or MRO/repair station operations strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated readiness and desire to advance into a senior operations leadership role within 1?2 years.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and shop floor reporting.
- Demonstrated application of Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies; formal certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred.
- Experience owning or contributing to departmental budgets, labor planning, and KPI development and reporting.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, EHS practices, and preventive maintenance (PPM) program management.
- Proven ability to lead corrective action and root cause analysis activities.
- Experience in a unionized or labor-agreement environment preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- High degree of personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct.
- Proven ability to recruit, coach, develop, and retain talent, including building bench strength and succession depth.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Travel & Availability: Occasional travel of approximately 25% is expected. Must be available to respond to off-shift and emergency situations as business needs dictate.
International Trade Compliance Requirements
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.
Salary: 130-165k base (can go higher for the right person) + Bonus
