Value Stream Manager- NPI Operations Lead (Onsite)

Onsite Operations Manager

This position works onsite and may be located in either Rockford, IL or Phoenix, AZ, depending on the selected candidate's location.

What You Will Do:

• Establish key elements of strategic and tactical operational plans
• Prepare forecasts and monthly sales performance status reports
• Ensure alignment with customer program objectives
• Formulate and drive action plans, root cause analyses, corrective actions, recovery plans, and projections based on program metrics and status analysis
• Manage and coordinate production sites to ensure delivery to end customers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, alongside the Value Stream Lead, for operational discussions
• Establish robust control and reporting systems to monitor progress against plans and business metrics
• Contribute to the Program Production Plan
• Must be willing and able to travel 20% or more as required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Must be a US citizen
• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working experience within the aerospace industry or a similar manufacturing environment
• New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) experience preferred
• Prior experience managing projects/programs involving electronic components, systems, or manufacturing processes strongly preferred
• Experience in a customer-facing role desired
• Experience with basic production configuration management, planning principles, and ERP system tools (e.g., SAP)

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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