Operations Manager

Operations Manager (PR/617957) Burlington, Washington

Salary: USD160000 - USD181000 per annum

Operations Manager – Advanced Aerospace Composites

Location: Burlington, WA (Skagit Valley), onsite

A global leader in advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry is hiring an Operations Manager for its Burlington, WA site. The plant has a strong culture built on safety, inclusion and teamwork. This leader will run daily operations, lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality production.

What You'll Do

• Build and sustain a strong behavior-based safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and timely corrective action.
• Develop processes that balance cost, quality, delivery, safety and morale to fully meet customer requirements.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Manage and report plant capacity, covering both people and equipment, and identify short-, medium- and long-term capital needs.
• Set SMART objectives tied to plant and strategic goals, and follow through to results.
• Communicate monthly and quarterly production targets, including deliveries and late orders.
• Develop and retain talent to build a strong succession pipeline.
• Lead operations during customer and industry audits, including AS9100 and Nadcap.

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Aerospace, Mechanical or another Engineering discipline. An MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible operations management experience in aerospace.
• Supervisory experience and job shop experience (both required).
• Proven success implementing Lean and Daily Management Systems (DMS).
• Logistics, materials and supply chain experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with ERP/MES, Power BI and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• U.S. person status (citizen, permanent resident or other eligible status).

Why This Role

• A highly visible leadership role at an industry-leading Aerospace materials company.
• Competitive base salary plus bonus.
• Benefits include health coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, a 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• A strong plant culture focused on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• The chance to shape operations, capital planning and talent development at the site.