Operations Manager

Job Description

Operations Manager | Jobot

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a leading Aerospace Manufacturer, located on-site. The company is an established, innovative organization specializing in high-reliability electronic and structural solutions that are critical for mission-critical industries. The culture emphasizes technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and providing engineers with real ownership. This role is crucial for managing the day-to-day operations across multiple departments including Bench, Facilities, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, leading a team of 40-50 individuals to deliver complex products that truly matter within a supportive environment that offers significant autonomy and clear paths for growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: On-site
• Pay: $110,000–$150,000 per year
• Team: Leads an Operations group of around 40-50 people.
• Mission: Own daily operations across manufacturing, supply chain, and facilities to ensure efficient production of high-reliability aerospace components while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Tech Stack: DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing processes

What You’ll Actually Do
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and directly manage the Operations group, comprising approximately 40-50 team members.
• Daily Operations Oversight: Oversee the daily operations across the Bench, Facilities, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain departments, ensuring projects progress as planned and meet deadlines.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Supervise the assembly of structural and chemical components to meet strict quality standards, and manage the use and handling of chemicals in adherence to safety regulations.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Implement and oversee lean manufacturing processes and utilize DMAIC methodologies to identify improvements, increase efficiency, and develop continuous improvement strategies.
• Strategic Alignment & Regulatory Compliance: Work closely with other departments to align projects with company goals and objectives, ensuring all operations comply with industry regulations and standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Managerial career level with extensive knowledge of structural components and/or chemical manufacturing within the industry.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a managerial role in the manufacturing industry, specifically with lean manufacturing processes and DMAIC methodologies.
• Skills: Proven strong leadership, experience managing and leading teams, chemical handling and safety regulations, excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and sound decision-making abilities.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is a plus.