Job TitleOperational Manager
Daher's Industry Division site in
Stuart, Florida is a key U.S. manufacturing facility specializing in the assembly of complex metallic and composite aerostructures for major commercial and defense aircraft programs. The site produces large, critical aircraft structures-including wings, fuselage sections, and structural assemblies-for leading aerospace customers such as Boeing and Gulfstream, combining advanced manufacturing, industrialization, and quality-driven production processes. As part of Daher's global Industry Division, the Stuart operation emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement while supporting high-rate aerospace production and investing in workforce development, technology, and long-term growth in the North American aerospace market.
We are seeking an experienced
Operations Manager to lead daily production operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of high-quality products. This role partners with Supervisors, Production, Engineering, Quality, HR, and Leadership teams to drive operational excellence, develop employees, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Develop, coach, and support Supervisors and production teams while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
- Execute the operational roadmap and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and operational excellence principles.
- Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and capacity requirements.
- Identify and remove production roadblocks to improve efficiency and performance.
- Promote standard work, best practices, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies.
- Conduct operational assessments and implement process improvements across teams and sites.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful production program execution.
- Communicate operational goals, progress, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
- Support skill development and succession planning within the operations team.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments.
- Proven experience managing production programs, teams, and operational performance.
- Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with SAP or ERP systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.
- Six Sigma experience or certification preferred.
- Aerospace or aviation industry experience preferred.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
Preferred Skills- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Team Development & Coaching
- Production Planning & Capacity Management
- Budget Management
- Operational Excellence
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Information related to the position:- The compensation range is $110,000 to $125,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus.
- The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
- At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
Your next opportunity starts here - here are the next steps:- Review of your application
- An initial conversation with a recruiter
- One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)
- After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome
