Operations Transformation Leader

Sensata Technologies • Thousand Oaks, CA

3d • $120,080 - $165,110

About The Position

The Operations Transformation Leader supports the continued 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 overall 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 operational performance and support business growth. Responsibilities also include advising on manufacturing methods and processes, coordinating new product releases with design engineering, estimating manufacturing costs and time standards, recommending tooling and process requirements, maintaining manufacturing records and reporting systems, and planning manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. The role also advises on the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing operations, including machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling.

Requirements

• A university degree, such as a bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 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.
• Accountability for 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, including suppliers and/or external customers.
• Experience leading operational excellence, manufacturing transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives in Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• 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.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, establish action plans, drive accountability, and deliver results through influence.
• Eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR); non-U.S. 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

• Advise on the implementation and maintenance of 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, determine time standards, and 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.
• 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 solutions to improve performance and support business growth.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Education reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off, including vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Certain positions are eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

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