Sr. Operations Manager

Hexcel Corporation•Kent, WA

1d•$160,000 - $181,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hexcel is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager for its Kent, Washington location. The role provides site leadership in support of manufacturing composite aerospace hardware. The successful candidate will collaboratively align process engineering, quality, and supply chain, with emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction, cost, new product development, and continuous improvement. The position leads a large team of hourly and salaried employees and supports employee development and retention. It develops and improves manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements while balancing cost, quality, delivery, safety, and employee morale. The role also includes production capacity and budget planning, increasing throughput, reducing inventory and operating expenses, and leading Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives. The listed annual salary range is $160,000–$181,000, plus bonus. Eligible candidates must meet one of the U.S. citizenship or immigration-status categories specified in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least five years of related on-the-job experience in management, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, or another related area.
Proven ability to improve processes and metrics through continuous improvement.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak to large groups and provide effective group and individual leadership.
Self-motivation and excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferably in business or a related technical field.
Master's degree.
Lean Six Sigma training and/or certification.
Aerospace industry experience, including understanding of AS9100.
Materials management, logistics, and supply chain experience.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP/MES systems; Microsoft AX and Dassault Systems DELMIA Apriso are preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with statistical software.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment and ensure production team members follow safety protocols and procedures; actively support and improve the factory's EHS culture.
Provide hands-on leadership and coaching to a large team of hourly and salaried employees.
Model Hexcel Values and comply with company policies, including the Safety Policy, Quality Policy, and Code of Business Conduct.
Develop, inspire, and retain team members, building a succession plan and a pool of professional talent.
Develop processes that meet customer requirements while considering cost, quality, delivery, safety, and employee morale.
Solve problems through cross-functional teams and continuous improvement techniques, including Lean and Six Sigma tools.
Analyze production capacity and budgets, plan strategic objectives, and execute goals to increase throughput and reduce inventories and operating expenses.
Scope, organize, and conduct Kaizen events and other Lean/5S activities.
Oversee or lead Six Sigma projects and activities using the DMAIC process.