Manufacturing Operations Manager

V2X • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for the daily execution of manufacturing operations and ensuring the factory delivers against schedule, cost, and quality commitments. The role leads supervisors and managers responsible for production execution, removes obstacles, resolves priority conflicts, and drives operational accountability. It serves as the factory floor’s central operational decision authority, enabling efficient execution while maintaining a culture of trust, accountability, and problem-solving.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership.
• Experience leading production teams in complex manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional operational challenges.
• Strong operational decision-making and team development skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of technical education and significant manufacturing leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Current active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily factory execution across all production areas.
• Ensure production activities align with the approved schedule and operational priorities.
• Resolve cross-stream conflicts and resource constraints that affect throughput.
• Maintain clear operational direction for supervisors and managers.
• Drive adherence to the production schedule and remove barriers to throughput.
• Ensure production teams quickly escalate conditions that prevent work from proceeding.
• Coordinate with planning and scheduling to maintain realistic execution plans.
• Lead supervisors and managers responsible for daily operations.
• Build an environment of trust where issues are surfaced early and addressed collaboratively.
• Coach and develop front-line leaders.
• Maintain accountability for operational performance while fostering a constructive team culture.
• Make timely decisions when priorities conflict across production areas.
• Balance program priorities, capacity constraints, and operational realities.
• Partner with planning, supply chain, engineering, quality, and depot operations to maintain operational flow.
• Ensure cross-functional issues affecting production are resolved quickly.
• Represent manufacturing operations in readiness and operational reviews.
• Drive operational improvements that increase throughput, reduce rework, and improve schedule adherence.
• Support initiatives that improve factory performance and operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager