Sr. Operations Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Promotes good relations with community, government agencies and customers.
• Leads the team and represents the organization by positive example.
• Act as the overall management authority for the day to day production planning, manufacturing and shipment of each production program.
• (Authority to make tactical decisions across functional areas).
• Ownership of department safety, quality, and on-time-delivery performance.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the business unit.
• Achieve business plan financial performance in all areas of influence.
• Serve as a key link between Human Resources and production supervision in the management of safety, engineering and manufacturing staffing, staff utilization and performance coaching.
• Lead, coach, or influence all direct and indirect employees affiliated with the business unit.
• This includes not only the Production Team Leaders and Operators but also the Manufacturing/CI/Engineering resources.
• Responsible for staffing allocations between all production programs to maximize efficiency.
• Serve as a key link between all functions of the business as they support the manufacturing process.
• Execute planned production for current and upcoming production programs.
• Drive production organization in execution of timely deliveries that support production program requirements.
• Assist/coordinate with other organizational functions in the identification and implementation of process improvements.
• Observe, support and contribute to Company safety programs, policies, and initiatives, ensuring a culture of safe work habits is prevalent within the organization.

Experience/Education/Skills Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Industrial Management or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement and lean applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace, understanding the requirements of government and commercial customers.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Program Management experience/understanding.