Head of Operations & Business Management

Manager, Operations
Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Manager, Operations who leads and manages the day-to-day production operations for on time delivery to Applied Composites' customers, while aligning tasks with company policies and procedures. Responsible for production reorganization, managing vendors and consultants, as well as internal employees.
About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.
Initiates plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital
Ensures attainment of business objectives, and production schedules while ensuring product standards that meet or exceed our customer's expectations
Develops a world-class operations organization by providing training, coaching, and counseling, and top grading as appropriate
Ensure general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company requirements
Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
Tracks operations hours to budget and ensures proper staffing levels
Initiates continuous improvement & Lean activities as necessary to achieve plans
Education: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Solid experience in production engineering, production management, or related activity
Experience with and advanced training in Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques with significant exposure to kanban managed supply chain
Knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, machining, and mechanical assembly.
Computer proficient, including Microsoft Windows software application as well as basic understanding of Microsoft project.
Position will require interfacing and presenting to both internal and external (customers) parties

Benefits: At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
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