Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager Location: Denton, TX Salary: $100,000 - 125,000 Requirements: Cross functional, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Process, Supplies, LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, KPIs, Scrap Reduction, CapEx, Management OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to take end-to-end ownership of an assigned value stream within a growing aerospace manufacturing operation.This role is broader than a traditional Production Manager position. You’ll operate with a Plant Manager mentality, owning performance from raw materials through manufacturing, quality and final delivery while partnering closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain.ResponsibilitiesOwn the performance of an assigned manufacturing value stream from raw materials through finished product and deliveryLead daily manufacturing operations, production teams and continuous improvement effortsEstablish and drive KPIs around safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivityLead Lean/CI initiatives utilizing Kaizen, 6S, GEMBA, root-cause analysis and standardized workPartner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Production to solve operational issues and improve performanceLead and develop supervisors, leads and production employees while maintaining a strong plant-floor presenceDrive improvements in processes, materials, inventory, capacity and manufacturing efficiencySupport broader operational planning around cost, margin, equipment and capital needsRequirements5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experienceExperience owning a manufacturing operation, department, work cell or value stream beyond just productionStrong Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experienceExperience establishing and managing KPIs and operational performance metricsStrong cross-functional experience with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and ProductionProven ability to lead teams, drive change and improve manufacturing performanceLean/Six Sigma certification; Black Belt preferredExperience with cost, margin, budgeting, capacity planning and/or CapExExperience managing multiple manufacturing processes or work cellsJoin us as a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead transformative initiatives that elevate our manufacturing capabilities! Your expertise will help shape efficient processes, empower teams, and deliver exceptional products—driving success at every level of our operations.