Operations Manager

Job Title: Senior Operations Manager Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple value streams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives. Collaborate with various departments to improve overall site performance and develop operational strategies that enhance productivity, efficiency, throughput, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, HR, Customer Service, and Safety to improve site performance. Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, talent development, and continuous improvement. Lead and mentor Value Stream Managers, building succession plans and leadership pipelines. Implement and lead Lean initiatives, Kaizen, and operational excellence programs. Utilize data analysis and operational metrics to identify opportunities and solve complex problems. Ensure operational goals are achieved while maintaining strong customer service, product quality, and delivery performance. Lead performance management efforts and provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for leaders. Essential Skills 7+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience. Experience in managing large manufacturing teams through multiple layers of leadership. Proven experience in developing leaders, succession planning, and talent pipelines. Strong performance management experience, including coaching underperforming leaders and employees. Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, or other complex manufacturing environments. People Leadership & Talent Development. Performance Management & Accountability. Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement mindset. Critical Thinking & Complex Problem Solving. Data-Driven Decision Making. Leadership in Ambiguous or Fast-Paced Environments. Strong Communication and Cross-Functional Influence. Ability to Drive Culture Change and Build High-Performing Teams. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required. (MBA highly desired) Experience supporting Boeing, Airbus, military, or highly regulated manufacturing environments. Lean Six Sigma certification or significant Lean leadership experience. Experience leading operations with direct ownership of quality, delivery, cost, safety, and people metrics. Work Environment Working hours are typically 5am-5pm, with the expectation of 50-60 hours per week. Most leaders work Monday-Thursday, often around four 12-hour days, with occasional Friday support when needed. The role includes limited after-hours or weekend escalations compared to some manufacturing environments. The team consists of 3 Value Stream Managers and approximately 180 production employees. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Mcminnville, OR. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $105700.00 - $180000.00/yr. Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision Retirement savings plans with company participation Paid time off and paid holidays Parental leave and family-friendly benefits Flexible work arrangements aligned to role and customer needs Professional development and training within a global aerospace organization Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Mcminnville,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aston Carter