Aerospace Operations Manager

PPG Industries

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our large-scale aerospace sealants manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing production processes, ensuring safety and quality standards, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence to meet business objectives. This is a fully onsite position in Mojave, California reporting to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
10+ years of manufacturing operations experience
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with chemical or aerospace materials manufacturing, exposure to sealants, coatings, paints, or similar process industries
Experience with QAP or similar ERP systems

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black Belt or Green belt certification preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all manufacturing operations including mixing, blending, filling, and packaging of aerospace grade sealants
Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments
Monitor, develop and implement strategies for improvement of production metrics including throughput, yield, quality, and efficiency
Coordinate with planning and supply chain teams to optimize material flow and inventory levels
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all quality control standards
Manage and lead team of production engineers and technicians
Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations
Lead safety initiatives and maintain excellent safety performance metrics
Oversee hazardous material handling and waste management programs
Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
Maintain product quality standards and specifications
Collaborate with Quality Control/Quality Assurance teams to timely resolve quality issues
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality
Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and customer specific quality requirements across the manufacturing process
Lead and develop a team of 50-100+ manufacturing personnel including engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement
Conduct regular team meetings and communication sessions
Manage staffing levels and overtime to meet production requirements
Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
Optimize equipment utilization and minimize downtime
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D teams
Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service on delivery commitments
Support new product introductions and process improvements
Participate in capital project planning and implementation