Senior Operations Manager

Curtiss-Wright•Tewksbury, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an experienced operations leader who must be able to drive TCG’s operations strategy by managing all aspects of our business and production operations. This includes overseeing and leading the production of all TCG products, production quality control, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and field service operations functions. In this role, you will be ultimately responsible for the smooth operation of all production lines and quality of output. As our Senior Manager, Operations, you will work closely with our leadership team, including our General Manager, Director, Program Management, Manager, Engineering, and others. Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next-generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades. Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressively responsible manufacturing operations experience
Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
Proven team leadership skills, including the ability to grow, motivate, and educate staff
Proven experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems with limited resources in a timely manner
Proven experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
Proposal creation and labor estimating experience
Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigation activities
Experience using or supporting a Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) system
Must be self-motivated with the ability to multi-task in a small team environment
Accuracy, attention to detail, and quality orientation is a must
Must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other departments including purchasing, engineering, field service operations, and administration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with continuous improvement techniques (Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN) strongly desired
Prior manufacturing experience of defense related electronics is strongly desired
Experience working diverse contract types, including CPFF, CPIF, FFP, etc. strongly desired
Experience with SAP is preferred
Familiarity with finance reporting is preferred

Responsibilities

As a member of the TCG Leadership team, contribute to the operational direction for TCG
Oversee and manage assembly and test, supply chain, and quality activities; serve as primary liaison to program management for development and execution of the production strategy
Develop and drive production action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives
Prepare and review all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, create master production schedules, and coordinate material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery
Responsible for ensuring archiving and maintenance of all production build and quality records for each product shipped
Work closely and collaboratively with the Operations team, including development engineering, on problem identification and resolution
Translate customer requirements into operations strategies and processes designed to improve cost-effectiveness and profitability
Coordinate with supply chain on supplier qualification and supplier material non-conformance resolution
Provide regular reports to Senior Leadership team including scheduling, forecasts, and more
Provide direction, coaching, and day-to-day leadership to frontline managers and other production personnel; grow, develop, and guide high potential staff members for increased responsibility
Serve as functional manager to a team of 16 employees; responsible for new staff introductory training and ongoing training for all staff as appropriate
Drive continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
Ensure all outbound logistical transitions comply with appropriate regulatory oversight agency
Maintain compliance status with regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned