PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead a critical ordnance value stream supporting aerospace and defense programs. This role owns end-to-end performance across production, manufacturing engineering, product test, and quality, with direct accountability for delivery, operational execution, and business performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, execution-driven leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and can drive results through accountability and cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production, manufacturing engineering, test, and quality
• Drive on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and overall value stream performance to meet customer and business commitments
• Own value stream performance including revenue, cost, productivity, and inventory
• Identify and resolve production constraints, partnering with engineering, quality, and supply chain to maintain flow and output
• Lead and develop supervisors and production teams across multiple manufacturing cells
• Establish clear operating rhythms, KPIs, and accountability to ensure consistent execution
• Maintain strong floor presence to monitor performance and address issues in real time
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards
• Leverage the Ralliant Business System (RBS) and Lean principles to drive execution, accountability, and measurable improvements in delivery performance, throughput, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience
• Aerospace, defense, or similar complex, regulated manufacturing environment required
• Proven track record improving delivery performance, schedule adherence, and operational execution
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across production, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Strong ERP and production reporting experience

Leadership Profile

• Hands-on, execution-driven leader with a strong bias for action
• Holds teams accountable and drives performance through clear expectations
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-demand environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to remove barriers and deliver results
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization

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Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 110,040 - 204,120.

Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.