Operations Manager (AMP)

From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform—and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products to join us as an Operations Manager leading our additive parts operation in Margate, FL.

About the role

The primary purpose of this job is to provide leadership and direction in the day-to-day additive operations to accomplish business objectives in the areas of Safety, People, Quality, OTD, and Cost. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive a high-engagement culture with an emphasis on continuous improvement using lean principles to improve safety, people, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Build a climate that empowers and motivates associates at all levels to perform at their highest levels by establishing clear direction, developing stretch goals, providing necessary resources to complete tasks, and requiring accountability.
• Continually measure, monitor, and analyze production performance and make necessary adjustments to meet business objectives; responsible for shipment goals.
• Perform all pre- and post-build requirements of AMS7003.
• Communicate with the production planner and manage department scheduling, including FIFO, demand planning, and forecasting.
• Apply knowledge of operational excellence, including KPIs (utilization, efficiency, productivity, WIP aging, etc.).
• Lead team in daily management.
• Write new and correct existing documents to reflect current work practices.
• Evaluate performance, recommend appropriate disciplinary action as needed, and interpret and enforce ATI's policies.
• Eliminate waste through standardization, best practices, and verbatim compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to both internal customer and third-party requirements.
• Operate and manage measuring tools and documentation.
• Read and interpret production blueprints.
• Execute equipment maintenance programs.
• Manage supply chain, including writing supplier POs and timelines.
• Assist in employee selection, training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Serve as the facility security officer (FSO) and direct activities of the assistant security facility officer (ASFO) to maintain authorization to operate by the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering, or business-related field. MBA a plus.
• At least 10 years of progressive management experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy (DoE) and Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance (ATI sponsored).
• 5 years' experience managing others.
• Strong additive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven experience achieving targets in a dynamic high-mix/low-volume production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; willingness to learn additional programs.
• Basic operations processes: ERP (Epicor), job routings/traveler, planning, purchasing and supply chain, quality system, maintenance, capital deployment.
• Additive manufacturing experience, specifically metal printing; knowledge of metal powders (PSD, sieving, alloy designations); ability to operate a laser powder bed machine.
• Knowledge of safe handling of fine powder filters and hazardous waste, including highly dangerous (flammable, explosive) materials.
• Experience with highly machined components and AS9100 quality systems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and carry 50 ft.

Skills

• Startup business management.
• Organizational development: hiring, employee development, terminations.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management/prioritization skills.
• Ability to successfully balance multiple projects at various stages with limited supervision in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• Ability to "periscope up and down" as the needs of the role change hourly.
• Ability to make decisions with limited information.
• Ability to work with remote teams and leaders.