Operations program manager

job summary:
Elevate your career with Our Client, a top aerospace innovator! Seeking an Operations Program Manager in Camarillo, CA (Bachelor's + 2-5 yrs manufacturing/ops experience) to lead cross-functional execution, remove supply chain bottlenecks, and deliver exceptional aerospace programs.

location: Camarillo, California
job type: Contract
salary: $62.47 - 87.37 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Operations focal point for assigned programs, leading cross-functional coordination across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Act as the operational liaison between internal High Performance Work Teams (HPWT) and customers to align on priorities, schedules, risks, and recovery plans.
• Lead daily and weekly program execution reviews to identify and mitigate schedule risks, material shortages, capacity constraints, and quality concerns.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability to remove operational roadblocks, optimizing manufacturing throughput and inventory availability.
• Proactively expedite critical components, raw materials, and customer-furnished equipment through the supply chain to ensure on-time customer delivery.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Administration preferred).

Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Engineering within a manufacturing environment (aerospace or defense industry experience preferred).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel, Power BI, Project) and ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP), with relevant certifications (PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, APICS) considered a strong plus.

skills:
flow,advanced Excel,Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite,Power BI,SAP,analytical,communication,ability to communicate effectively,Coordinate,organizational skills,leadership,liaison between customers,ability to influence,problem-solving,accountability,proactive,Proactively,AS9100,aerospace manufacturing,assemblies,Business Administration,operational performance,strategic business planning,business priorities,supply chain strategies,capacity planning,CPIM,APICS,PMP,Black Belt,Change Orders,contract reviews,corrective actions,customer satisfaction,Customer Service,delivery performance,demand forecasting,presentation skills,ERP,MFGPRO,expediting,shipment,forecast,operational performance metrics,financial forecasting,aerospace,Lean Manufacturing,Lean and Continuous Improvement,Manufacturing,manufacturing industry experience,Manufacturing Engineering,manufacturing operations,MRP systems,material management,mitigation strategies,operational excellence,operational readiness,Operations Management,metrics management,Production Control,production flow,production readiness,production planning,Program Management,project management,quality standards,raw materials,regulatory compliance requirements,risks,risk assessments,risk mitigation,Sales,schedules,Six Sigma Green Belt,Six Sigma,internal and external stakeholders,inventory,inventory management,inventory optimization,supplier performance,Supply Chain,Supply Chain Management,supply chain processes,supply chain risks,APICS,Planning teams,leading cross-functional teams

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, 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.