Plant Manager
About The Position
Plant Manager Arvada, CO Who We Are Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability. Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matterfast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff. Job Overview Direct all production-related activities and flow within the factory, including direct management of the Operations, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Quality functions Ensure work areas comply with health, safety, and environmental standards Adhere to all internal and external quality standards, including AS9100 Evaluate, manage, and motivate all direct reports through a strong emphasis on planning, organization, preparation, follow-up, and internal communication Drive a culture of continuous improvement through the application of Lean philosophies, systems, and tools Communicate clearly and directly with employees concerning performance expectations, productivity, and accountability Support backlog health as a secondary responsibility by partnering with sales and leadership to provide operational input to quotes and proposals, engaging with customers during site visits, and identifying opportunities to improve win probability, capacity alignment, and long-term customer retentionwithout direct quota or closing responsibility This is a role for an operations leader who is strategic, results-driven, and collaborative, and who thrives in a team-based environment where attention to detail, productivity, and commitment to quality and safety are rewarded.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility, including at least 5 years of direct people management
- Bachelors degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience
- Excellent understanding of ERP systems (JobBoss/ECI preferred), master scheduling, and financial management
- Demonstrated results-oriented leadership style focused on execution and continuous improvement using data
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on innovative and creative solutions that result in early delivery and lower cost
- Demonstrated experience applying Lean philosophy, concepts, and tools
- Quality management systems experience (e.g., AS9100)
- Knowledge in quoting and execution of precision machining is considered a strong plus
- Knowledge and experience executing government manufacturing contracts
- Experience collaborating with sales and operations leadership to support backlog stability through accurate quoting, capacity awareness, and strong customer execution
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge in quoting and execution of precision machining is considered a strong plus
- Knowledge and experience executing government manufacturing contracts
Responsibilities
- Direct all production-related activities and flow within the factory, including direct management of the Operations, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Quality functions
- Ensure work areas comply with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Adhere to all internal and external quality standards, including AS9100
- Evaluate, manage, and motivate all direct reports through a strong emphasis on planning, organization, preparation, follow-up, and internal communication
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through the application of Lean philosophies, systems, and tools
- Communicate clearly and directly with employees concerning performance expectations, productivity, and accountability
- Support backlog health as a secondary responsibility by partnering with sales and leadership to provide operational input to quotes and proposals, engaging with customers during site visits, and identifying opportunities to improve win probability, capacity alignment, and long-term customer retentionwithout direct quota or closing responsibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
