Job Title: Senior Operations ManagerJob DescriptionLead daily manufacturing operations across multiple value streams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives. Collaborate with various departments to improve overall site performance and develop operational strategies that enhance productivity, efficiency, throughput, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, HR, Customer Service, and Safety to improve site performance.
- Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, talent development, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and mentor Value Stream Managers, building succession plans and leadership pipelines.
- Implement and lead Lean initiatives, Kaizen, and operational excellence programs.
- Utilize data analysis and operational metrics to identify opportunities and solve complex problems.
- Ensure operational goals are achieved while maintaining strong customer service, product quality, and delivery performance.
- Lead performance management efforts and provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for leaders.
Essential Skills- 7+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.
- Experience in managing large manufacturing teams through multiple layers of leadership.
- Proven experience in developing leaders, succession planning, and talent pipelines.
- Strong performance management experience, including coaching underperforming leaders and employees.
- Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, or other complex manufacturing environments.
- People Leadership & Talent Development.
- Performance Management & Accountability.
- Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement mindset.
- Critical Thinking & Complex Problem Solving.
- Data-Driven Decision Making.
- Leadership in Ambiguous or Fast-Paced Environments.
- Strong Communication and Cross-Functional Influence.
- Ability to Drive Culture Change and Build High-Performing Teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree required. (MBA highly desired)
- Experience supporting Boeing, Airbus, military, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or significant Lean leadership experience.
- Experience leading operations with direct ownership of quality, delivery, cost, safety, and people metrics.
Work EnvironmentWorking hours are typically 5am-5pm, with the expectation of 50-60 hours per week. Most leaders work Monday-Thursday, often around four 12-hour days, with occasional Friday support when needed. The role includes limited after-hours or weekend escalations compared to some manufacturing environments. The team consists of 3 Value Stream Managers and approximately 180 production employees.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Mcminnville, OR.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $105700.00 - $180000.00/yr.
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and visionRetirement savings plans with company participationPaid time off and paid holidaysParental leave and family-friendly benefitsFlexible work arrangements aligned to role and customer needsProfessional development and training within a global aerospace organization
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mcminnville,OR.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
