Operational Manager
About The Position
Daher is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production operations at its Industry Division manufacturing facility in Stuart, Florida. The facility assembles complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft programs, including large aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage sections, and structural assemblies. The role is responsible for safe, efficient production and on-time delivery of high-quality products, while driving operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement. It partners with Supervisors and Production, Engineering, Quality, HR, and Leadership teams.
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.
- Team Development and Coaching.
- Production Planning and Capacity Management.
- Budget Management.
- Operational Excellence.
- Root Cause Analysis.
- Cross-Functional Leadership.
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 while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
- Execute the operational roadmap and drive continuous improvement initiatives 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Annual target bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
