POSITION SUMMARYWe are seeking a highly experienced
Operations Manager to oversee our site's manufacturing operations and drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability. As the leader of our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for executing a clear vision, fostering a culture of safety, and coordinating various departments to meet customer delivery schedules. This position reports directly on-site at our Saint Charles facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop and execute a vision for the site and communicate that vision to leadership, employees, and customers.
- Ensure a culture of safety through personal leadership and site leadership team.
- Direct plant operations to reduce production costs, improve productivity, and meet customer delivery schedules.
- Coordinate the company's operations including testing, composite fabrication quality, and administrative activities.
- Manage labor costs and establish production and quality control standards.
- Manage the environmental compliance program.
- Facilitate inter-departmental communication in the plant and maximize operational efficiencies.
- Prepare forecasts and useful policy procedures covering people, materials, and equipment used in manufacturing and testing.
- Actively participate in the quality improvement process and drive plant improvement.
- Utilize, maintain, and monitor the effectiveness of all information support systems.
- Demonstrate expertise in facilities planning and streamline configuration to get the best coordination of people, materials, equipment, and methods.
- Maintain strong customer satisfaction from an operations perspective.
What You Need:- Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of progressive operations and leadership manufacturing management experience with 7-10 years overall manufacturing experience
- Strong knowledge of aerospace systems and related component knowledge is preferred
- Competent knowledge of material types, connectors, and system integrations
- Demonstrated success in plant financial acumen with proven analytical and financial skills
- Prior experience in bid and proposal estimates, tooling design and manufacture, prototype production, manufacturing process improvement, and capital equipment selection and procurement
- Demonstrated success in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Track record of maintaining strong customer satisfaction from an operations perspective
- A demonstrable understanding of National and International quality systems environments. ISO 9000 background is a plus.
WHY CHOOSE Sonaca North America?We take care of our people.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
- Competitive wages
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
- Wellness program
- Tuition assistance
- Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions
- Salary Range - $135,000 - $150,000
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an "at will" basis and may be terminated at any time.
