Quest Global Manufacturing

Operations Lead

Quest Global Manufacturing$79K — $85K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree required with 8 years experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years experience
  • Background in Quality, Operations, or Supply Management
  • Familiarity with SI&OP processes
  • Strong customer relationship management skills
  • Proficiency in continuous improvement tools

Responsibilities

  • Maintain focus on safety, quality, and compliance
  • Communicate effectively with Program Managers regarding manufacturing plans
  • Resolve operational issues quickly, including quality and supply concerns
  • Develop inventory strategies and production schedules with operations teams
  • Identify and mitigate future risks to operations
  • Facilitate supplier requests and first article inspections
  • Support material availability through product line teams

Benefits

  • 401(k) and matching
  • Dental, health, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Short/long term disability insurance
  • Referral program
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

What You Will Do:
  • Maintain a culture of safety, quality, and compliance as a top priority
  • Leverage exceptional written and verbal communication skills, in partnership with the Program Managers to ensure effective internal and customer communication on manufacturing plans and operational performance
  • Drive rapid closure to issues as they arise, including quality, supply, and operational excellence issues
  • Partner with site operations to develop strong inventory strategies and production schedules based on demand, lead time, capacity constraints, inventory targets, and materials availability
  • Accelerate proactive efforts to get in front of future risk to operational performance
  • Facilitate burndown of SRI (Supplier Request for Information) and FAI (First Article Inspection)
  • Support LTB or material substitution activities to ensure component availability
  • Provide inputs into the SIOP process
  • Support the Product Line Teams in driving rate readiness assessments, identifying gaps, and driving action plans to maintain production capacity (labor, equipment, tooling) in alignment with the long and short-term demand


What You Will Bring:
  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • Experience in Quality, Operations, or Supply Management including new product introduction
  • Experience with SI&OP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) processes
  • Customer relationship management skills, with working experience resolving operational challenges
  • Experience in application of continuous improvement tools


Pay Range: $38/hour - $41/hour

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Windsor Locks, CT.
  • You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
  • Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.


Travel Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

Citizenship Requirement: Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
Learn more about Quest Global Manufacturing
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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