Job Title
Operational Manager
Daher’s Industry Division site inStuart, Floridais a key U.S. manufacturing facility specializing in the assembly ofcomplex metallic and composite aerostructuresfor major commercial and defenseaircraftprograms. The site produces large, criticalaircraftstructuresincluding wings, fuselage sections, and structural assembliesfor leading aerospace customers such as Boeing and Gulfstream, combining advanced manufacturing, industrialization, andqualitydrivenproduction processes. As part of Daher’s global Industry Division, the Stuart operation emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement while supportinghighrateaerospace production and investing in workforce development, technology, andlongtermgrowth 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 rangerepresentsa general guideline; however, Daher considersa number offactors whendeterminingsalary 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 6 here are the next steps:
- Review of your application
- An initialconversationwith a recruiter
- One or more interviews depending on the position, withtherelevantteam members andmanager(s)
- After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome
