Director of Manufacturing Operations

Director of Manufacturing Operations | Aerospace Location: Carson City, NV (Fully onsite) Compensation: $170K–$220K base + quarterly & annual bonus eligibility ******RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED****** Want to run an entire aerospace site where your work directly keeps aircraft flying safely? TalenTier is partnering with a global leader in aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions for aircraft engines and gas turbines to hire a Director of Manufacturing Operations for their Carson City site. This is a top site leadership role. You’ll own safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and work alongside the supply chain, engineering, finance, and commercial teams. Why this role stands out Own the operation end to end: all production and operational support functions Mission-critical work on turbine components for aerospace, energy, and defense engines Benefits from day one: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and parental leave Eligible for quarterly and annual bonuses Real investment in growth through training programs and engineering fellowships Northern Nevada lifestyle: no state income tax, close to Lake Tahoe and Reno What you’ll own Lead all manufacturing and operations support functions across the site Turn SIOP commitments into production plans that balance capacity, resources, and customer demand Drive results across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost Eliminate bottlenecks by optimizing labor, equipment, tooling, and materials Champion Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement Build the KPIs, dashboards, and management operating system that keep the site accountable Get ahead of risks such as capacity constraints, supply chain issues, and compliance gaps Coach and develop a high-performing operations team What you bring Bachelor’s in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field 8+ years of progressive operations leadership in aerospace, manufacturing, MRO, or another highly regulated industry A track record leading production, maintenance, supply chain, or manufacturing operations in a complex environment Strong command of capacity planning, manufacturing systems, and operational excellence Knowledge of AS9100 and regulatory compliance A leadership style that’s direct and decisive, focused on accountability and developing people Advanced degree Lean Six Sigma certification or proven continuous improvement leadership Aerospace MRO or FAA-regulated operations experience ERP/MES systems, Power BI, and advanced Excel Experience leading large, multi-functional teams through growth or transformation Good to know Onsite in Carson City, NV. Some evenings or weekends may be needed based on operational demands Due to government regulations, this role is open only to US persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or approved asylees/refugees) Offers are contingent on a background check and drug screen. Our client participates in E-Verify Our client is an equal opportunity employer (vets/disabled) #J-18808-Ljbffr