Operations Transformation Leader

Sensata • Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

The Operations Transformation Leader supports the growth of Sensata’s Aerospace & Defense business by leading manufacturing transformation and operational improvement initiatives across product lines and manufacturing sites. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to improve capacity, manufacturing flow, delivery performance, inventory management, and operational execution in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. The successful candidate leads cross-functional initiatives, develops structured action plans, drives accountability, and implements sustainable solutions that improve performance and support business growth.

The position advises on manufacturing methods, operation sequences, processes, and new-product releases; estimates manufacturing costs and time standards; and recommends tooling and process requirements. It also leads records and reporting systems for manufacturing coordination, plans and designs manufacturing processes, and advises on the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• A university degree, such as a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience leading operational excellence, manufacturing transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives in Aerospace & Defense or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success improving throughput, lead times, inventory performance, capacity utilization, and delivery execution.
• Experience leading manufacturing integration efforts, production line expansions, or operational scaling initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System (TPS), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Standard Work, A3 Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Theory of Constraints.
• Experience improving material flow, inventory management, production planning, and demand-driven manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects, establish action plans, drive accountability, and deliver results through influence.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organization, planning, and time-management skills.
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and/or external customers.
• Eligibility to obtain authorization under ITAR and/or EAR; non-US persons, as defined in those regulations, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent operational excellence certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing transformation and operational improvement initiatives across product lines and manufacturing sites.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to improve capacity, manufacturing flow, delivery performance, inventory management, and operational execution.
• Develop structured action plans, drive accountability, and implement sustainable operational improvements.
• Advise on manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Collaborate with design engineering to coordinate the release of new products.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and determine time standards; recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
• Lead records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
• Plan and design manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
• Advise on the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing operations, including machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid time off, including vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
• Some positions are eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager