Operations Manager

Ducommun•Orange, CA

19d•$102,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager participates in and provides tactical business processes to successfully manage operations. The incumbent proactively manages and directs all manufacturing operations and works with functional leaders to meet customer requirements and achieve or exceed profit plan and AOP targets. The role coordinates manufacturing processes to meet established plant forecast and budget goals and objectives. It provides direction on manufacturing process upgrades, establishes acceptable work-instruction standards, and maintains manufacturing quality standards to meet customer requirements. The manager plans manufacturing-material flow with scheduling to improve on-time delivery, implements lean and Six Sigma projects to improve business operations, overhead rates, and operating margins, and develops department capital and operating budgets. The position also works to improve quality, cost, yield, productivity, safety, and delivery; maintains employee relationships while striving for continuous improvement; reviews and approves organizational structure, staffing, and training of manufacturing personnel; and selects and determines operating methods and requirements for machinery and equipment purchases.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing of electronic, mechanical, aerospace, or automotive assembly environments, or a related business.
Experience working cross-functionally with other functional leaders in a matrix environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project, Windows, and Excel.
Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems.
Production line flow and operational acumen.
Lean manufacturing skills and tools.
Team leadership skills.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Internal customer relations and management skills.
DMAIC process skills.
Resource allocation and management support capabilities.
Technical expertise in a general manufacturing environment.
High tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

A BA in Business or Operations is preferred.
An MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate manufacturing processes to meet established plant forecast and budget goals and objectives.
Provide direction on manufacturing process upgrades and establish acceptable work-instruction standards.
Maintain manufacturing quality standards to meet customer requirements.
Plan manufacturing-material flow with scheduling to improve on-time delivery.
Implement and drive lean and Six Sigma projects to improve business operations, overhead rates, and operating margins.
Develop department capital and operating budgets.
Improve quality, cost, yield, productivity, safety, and delivery.
Maintain employee relationships while striving for continuous improvement.
Review and approve organizational structure, staffing, and training of manufacturing personnel.
Select and determine operating methods and requirements for machinery and equipment purchases.
Manage and direct manufacturing operations and work with functional leaders to meet customer requirements and achieve or exceed profit plan and AOP targets.