Manufacturing Operations Manager

Based in Yakima, WA, Triumph Actuation and Landing Gear Systems designs, manufactures, assembles, tests, and provides MRO services for aerospace products and systems that include hydraulic actuators, hydraulic valves and manifolds, hydraulic fuses, and repeatable release holdback bars and employs more than 240 employees. Triumph Actuation Products and Services - Yakima is an industry leader in landing gear actuation, providing actuation components to every major aircraft manufacturer.  Triumph Actuation Products and Services - Yakima is also the sole supplier of the critical repeatable release holdback bars used for launching US Navy fighter jets from aircraft carriers. TRIUMPH has provided every holdback bar since the F-14. 

​Yakima, Washington, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the state. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and thriving agricultural industry, Yakima offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventures.  With its thriving wine industry, stunning scenic drives, and rich Native American heritage, Yakima invites visitors to immerse themselves in its diverse offerings and welcoming community, blending tradition with modern innovation. 

Responsibilities

Summary:

Manages and directs all activities related to production operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and their staff.

Major Accountabilities: 

• Develops and maintains operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor requirements, cycle times, and production costs and infrastructure.
• Develops monthly production sales forecast, identifying all risk and opportunities, to achieve meeting the Annual Plan. 
• Ensures all OEM production deliveries are met through on-time execution of ERP schedule manufactured jobs.
• Drives a continuous improvement/lean mindset throughout the production floor, participating in lean events, Kaizens, etc.
• Ability to assimilate ERP data, develop predictive trends, and provide guidance to internal/external customers as to “as demonstrated” production, future rate loads, and capacity planning.
• Major data contributor to monthly Sales, Inventory, & Operational Planning (SIOP) process.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Actively work with machine shop, facility maintenance, manufacturing engineering/CNC programming team and assembly & test to drive effective problem-solving and conflict resolutions to minimize costs and prevent operational delays.
• Works with Engineering team to transition development products into full rate production through “Operations Launch” process and ensures “design for manufacturing” input is an integral part of new product development.
• Works with Program Management team to help manage customer demands in all regards from normal “on-purchase order” programs to ensuring production’s participation in recovery of “Red to Green” programs.
• Maintain a high state of operational readiness of the facility, preventative maintenance, and oversight of all facility and property upkeep.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organizational and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Achieve and maintain a thorough understanding of site product lines and all the constituent processes required to manufacture them.
• Written process owner for operational process documents utilized in AS9100 system
• Provide reports as necessary to the site leader. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Ten (10) years of management experience with demonstrated strength in shop floor operations, product flow, and data analytics
• Thorough knowledge of CNC machining and assembly processes in an aerospace environment
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Demonstrated Lean, Six Sigma, and 6S leadership

Position Pay Range: $125,000 - $155,200/Annual. Hiring range and position pay range may differ, commensurate with education level, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.