Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Chromalloy • Windsor, CT

21h • $150,480 - $180,000

About The Position

Chromalloy is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead aerospace manufacturing and repair operations and drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across assigned product lines. The role links customer commitments, operational execution, and business performance by translating demand requirements into executable plans that meet operational and financial objectives.

The position is accountable for production readiness, capacity utilization, throughput, schedule attainment, on-time delivery, and workforce performance. The Senior Manager works closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Solutions teams to meet customer commitments while improving operational efficiency and profitability. The role is suited to a results-oriented leader with manufacturing expertise, business acumen, and experience leading teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The position may require work outside regularly scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, according to operational needs. Additional hours are assigned based on business requirements; non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with applicable law. Only qualifying U.S. persons may be considered because of government regulation. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing, aerospace MRO, or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading production operations and delivering results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, labor management, and operational excellence principles.
• Experience using KPIs and data-driven decision-making to improve performance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute complex operational priorities.
• Financial acumen, including budget management, productivity improvement, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing supervisors, leaders, and production teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen is required as a condition of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace manufacturing or MRO experience.
• Knowledge of FAA and AS9100 quality systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Experience supporting growth, transformation, or operational improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and repair operations in compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Own the operational budget and P&L for assigned product lines, driving revenue execution, margin improvement, cost control and reduction, inventory optimization, and financial performance.
• Translate customer demand and production forecasts into staffing, scheduling, and capacity plans.
• Drive throughput and operational readiness to achieve production schedules and on-time delivery targets.
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams to remove barriers and improve performance.
• Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, schedule attainment, productivity, inventory turns, labor efficiency, and cost of poor quality.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans for capacity, material availability, staffing, and customer commitments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and capacity.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, delivery, and productivity issues.
• Develop and coach leaders and employees while fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Represent operations during customer visits, audits, business reviews, and leadership presentations.
• Model integrity and accountability, connect team efforts to a shared vision, champion improvement and innovation, build inclusive partnerships, and recognize contributions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development and progression opportunities, including regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Competitive pay, with eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses depending on role and site. Individual benefit plan eligibility may vary based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

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