Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for the assigned area to achieve targets in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
• Drive the implementation and sustainment of FLIGHT DECK to strengthen daily management, standard work, problem solving, visual management, and operating discipline.
• Lead lean and transformation initiatives that improve flow, reduce waste, increase productivity, and improve overall production performance.
• Provide leadership to salaried and hourly teams, fostering accountability, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Translate business and production priorities into operational execution, including resource alignment, staffing focus, and improvement actions.
• Use data, team input, and cross-functional collaboration to solve operational challenges and support performance improvement.
• Promote a strong customer mindset and ensure alignment between shop execution and broader business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8 years of Manufacturing shop operations leadership experience.
• Advanced spoken and written English skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading Flight Deck, lean manufacturing, or operational transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and lead cross-functional improvement efforts.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process control, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, safety regulations, and quality/ISO procedures.

Leadership Attributes

• Humble: respectful, agile, and eager to learn.
• Transparent: candid, constructive, and collaborative.
• Focused: prioritizes effectively and delivers results.
• Problem Solver: drives practical, sustainable improvements.

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