Operations Manager

Job Number: 2175022Operations Manager Newark, CA COMPENSATION DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE - $175K - $227K with 20% bonus opportunity. Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement and more! We are looking for a talented and experienced OperationsManagerleader to manage low volume, high, mix-manufacturing operations in our Newark,CAlocation reporting directly to the CEO and General Manager. The Operations Manager will be critical in providing the daily leadership of all manufacturing operations, including brazing, heat treat, CNC machining, assembly, testing, maintenance and process engineering across the entire plant location. Commitment to and support of the Company's Core Values are crucial to success in this position. The ideal candidate will have experience in either the Aerospace and/or Defense industry. Responsibilitieswillinclude:ManufacturingLeadership:This position exists to direct the overall manufacturing production throughout and any related initiatives set by the company for a process area.FunctionalLeadership:The incumbent is responsible for leading a team of first-line supervisors in managing the production schedule and the engineering staff supporting the process area.Leading the reporting of Variable Manufacturing Costs for the plant, along with associated analysis and commentary monthlyPartnering with all support functions in the execution of meeting the production schedule, identification, and delivery of Operations projects/initiativesBeing accountable for achieving production targets while maintaining cost controls and compliance.Directly contributing to the development of business and/or functional strategies and typically responsible for managing multiple team disciplines.Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing and quality system processes and practices and proactively driving continuous improvement projects to completionManaging development and execution of program manufacturing plans, including prototype and production configuration build schedules, material requirements, plant schedulesEstablishing production priorities and sequence of manufacturing projects to deliver on KPIs relative to cost, quality, schedule attainment, and on-time shipmentsEstablishing department policy, standard operations procedures and working practicesMaintaining programs to ensure the plant compliant with all voluntary, regulatory, and statutory standards and establishing compliance and training requirements for all employees.Actively involved in preventative and corrective actions. Part of the disciplinary action board.Establishing organization talent strategy to include goals and objectives, performance and development, and career and succession planning. Leading the manufacturingorganizationin the continuousimprovementof the plant'ssupplychaincapabilitiesSupervisory duties will include:Coaching, developing, and mentoring employeesInterviewing, and training employeesPlanning, assigning, and directing workAppraising performanceRewarding and disciplining employeesAddressing complaints and resolving problemsQualifications Include:7-10 years of people management experience andatleast 2 years in a manufacturing setting.Bachelor's degree in Engineering strongly preferredFive years of experience in a leadership/managerial role in an Operations environment5+ years of demonstrated success in managing a AS/ISO regulated manufacturing environment5+ years of experience in CNC Machining processExtensive experience in Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologiesExcellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, both written and spokenMust be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demandsAbility to communicate effectively at all levels, through a variety of mediaAdvanced computer skills (MS office, ERP, data analysis) requiredExcellent team facilitation skills and the ability to influence othersExcellent problem-solving skills#LI-PE1 About Nelson Connects:If you're looking for a new opportunity, the recruiting and staffing experts at Nelson Connects can help. We work with companies of all types and sizes across all industries. We help people like you find exciting roles with employers ranging from Fortune 100, government, and nonprofit organizations to local businesses, industry leaders, and the most agile start-ups. The candidates we work with appreciate our responsive approach, genuine relationships, and exceptional service. With a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and credibility, we look forward to our jobs every day, and we're excited to help you find the job you've been looking for.Pay Transparency: Nelson Connects provides pay transparency by placing salary ranges in all job postings in accordance with state and local regulations. We are committed to communicating pay clearly throughout the employment process.California Fair Chance Act and Beyond: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable regulations. We will consider qualified Applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and CA Fair Chance Act.Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD and D, STD, Commuter FSA, + state mandated benefits.EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services, or any other classification protected by law.Job type["FULL_TIME"]