Operations Manager – Aerospace Sealants Manufacturing

PPG Industries•Mojave, CA

5d•$160,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day operations at PPG’s large-scale aerospace sealants manufacturing facility in Mojave, California. The role is responsible for managing production processes, ensuring safety and quality standards, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence to meet business objectives. This is an on-site position reporting to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or another related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience.
At least 8 years of manufacturing operations experience.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with QAP or similar ERP systems.
Only U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical or aerospace materials manufacturing, or exposure to sealants, coatings, paints, or similar process industries.
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Lead aerospace sealant manufacturing operations, including mixing, blending, filling, and packaging, to meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and quality standards.
Develop and execute production schedules in partnership with Supply Chain and Planning teams to optimize material flow, inventory levels, and operational efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement in throughput, yield, quality, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with SOPs, AS9100 requirements, customer specifications, and quality management standards.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations, including hazardous-material handling, waste management, audits, and corrective actions.
Lead, coach, and develop a manufacturing organization of 50–100+ employees, including engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators; manage staffing and performance.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives to reduce costs, improve productivity, optimize equipment utilization, and minimize downtime.
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs to resolve production, quality, and safety issues and prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, and Customer Service to support customer commitments, process improvements, and new product introductions.
Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs to drive accountability, operational performance, employee engagement, and business results.