Operations Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Vandalia, OH

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Operations Manager I, you will drive strategic goals across multiple areas within operations, including manufacturing, production control, product engineering, and inventory control. You will lead initiatives to improve technologies, resolve operational challenges, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role also involves developing plans, budgets, policies, and procedures for operational activities. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field of study.
• 7+ years of operations management experience.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and inventory management.
• Basic understanding of and experience with the practical application of production/manufacturing principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Experience with materials management systems.
• Previous supervisory experience; the ability to recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Lean Six Sigma.
• Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six-sigma, and/or Theory of Constraints Manufacturing Principles.
• Understanding of Assembly, Integration, and Test practices.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage manufacturing operations, production control, and inventory control.
• Lead process improvement initiatives in collaboration with manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineering teams.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies based on customer requirements.
• Prepare and manage budgets for operational departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and optimize material functions such as purchasing and shipping/receiving.
• Develop and enforce operational policies and procedures.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency.
• Implement new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position
• medical plans
• dental plans
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees