Operations Manager

Operations ManagerProvide leadership, supervisor, coordination, and direction for operations to ensure conformance to quality standards, meeting delivery targets, and financial goals.Who are we?Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries. Job SummaryProvide leadership, coordination, and direction for all production operations, engineering, planning, and facility maintenance to meet budgetFacilitate the establishment and implementation of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing cycle-time reduction concepts, and plansCreate shipment forecast and oversee schedulingOversee the management of inventory levels, manufacturing costs, and on-time delivery to customersPromote the concept of individual responsibility for product qualityProvide leadership and management for facility maintenance for safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.)Prepare annual departmental budget, including sales bookings, shipments, and responsible for performance to planManage performance to key performance indicator goals (for example, on-time delivery, quality, safety, cycle time, overhead efficiency, and productivity per employee)Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to managementManage the expansion of facilities and the acquisition and installation of capital equipmentProvide leadership for and development of direct reports – establishing priorities, accountabilities, and allocating resources; guiding achievement of performance measuresOwnership for plant layout for all production areasParticipate in recruiting, selection and development of all operations personnel through maintaining discipline and personnel relations, interviewing screened applicantsProvide input for hiring, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and promotionsRequired Skills and QualificationsWorking knowledge of manufacturing operations, scheduling, staffing, safety, and maintenance.Working knowledge of SPC, TQM. Lean Manufacturing, and ISO standards; Mil Specs required at CAS facilities. Demonstrated project management experience—planning, budget, allocation of resources.Demonstrated ability to communicate with customersNegotiation and conflict management skills together with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and problem-solvingIntermediate level of computer skills in email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and AccessAbility to write and speak effectively with employees at all levels within the organizationDetail oriented with attention to accuracyExcellent written and verbal skills to interact with people at all levels and functions inside and outside DucommunAbility to quickly and accurately assess and address complex problems using creative approachesDemonstrated strategic thinking skills that portray the ability to conceptualize business requirements in a proactive mannerRequired Experience and EducationBachelors degree in Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration or relevant disciplineMinimum 7-10 years experience showing progression in production management, with supervisory experienceEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled2222 East Pensar DriveAppleton, Wisconsin, 54911United States