Operational Manager

Daher Aerospace•Stuart, FL

3d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Daher is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production operations at its Industry Division manufacturing site in Stuart, Florida. The site assembles complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft programs, producing structures such as wings, fuselage sections, and structural assemblies. The Operations Manager will ensure safe, efficient operations and the on-time delivery of high-quality products while working with Supervisors, Production, Engineering, Quality, HR, and Leadership teams. The role focuses on operational excellence, employee development, production performance, and continuous improvement. Daher is an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider, and logistician with approximately 14,500 employees and reported 2025 revenue of 1.9 billion euros. The family-owned company was founded in 1863 and operates in 15 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. Its Stuart operation emphasizes safety, precision, continuous improvement, and high-rate aerospace production. The base salary range is $110,000 to $125,000, plus an annual target bonus. Daher notes that compensation offers depend on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, candidate experience and skills, and market conditions. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays. The hiring process includes application review, an initial recruiter conversation, one or more interviews, and constructive feedback after interviews. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments.
Proven experience managing production programs, teams, and operational performance.
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or ERP systems.
Six Sigma experience or certification.
Aerospace or aviation industry experience.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement skills.
Team development and coaching skills.
Production planning and capacity management skills.
Budget management skills.
Operational excellence skills.
Root cause analysis skills.
Cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
Develop, coach, and support Supervisors and production teams, fostering employee engagement and accountability.
Execute the operational roadmap and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, and operational excellence principles.
Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and capacity requirements.
Identify and remove production roadblocks to improve efficiency and performance.
Promote standard work, best practices, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies.
Conduct operational assessments and implement process improvements across teams and sites.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful production program execution.
Communicate operational goals, progress, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
Support skill development and succession planning within the operations team.