Transformation and Readiness Manager

Moog Inc. • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • $140,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog is seeking a Transformation & Readiness Manager to own modern factory initiatives, production ramp NRE, error prevention and investigation, partner in supply chain readiness, and Lean Management System progression. This strategic leader is responsible for driving three key operational thrusts: Transformation & Readiness, Error Prevention, and Lean Operational Excellence. The role builds innovative manufacturing systems, discipline, and performance capability required for the Salt Lake City site to scale execution, stabilize processes, and deliver predictable, high-reliability actuation systems at rate. The leader partners across Value Streams, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to proactively prepare for demand, eliminate defects before they occur, and elevate the Lean maturity of the site. The position reports directly to the General Manager – Missiles and operates in an on-site, collaborative environment with a 9/80 schedule on first shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline.
• 7+ years in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership in operational readiness, Lean, and structured problem solving.
• Track record of stabilizing processes and improving performance through systems.
• Strong ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Owns the SLC readiness pipeline for new ramps, transitions, and rate capability, ensuring systems, people, equipment, suppliers, processes, and data infrastructure are prepared ahead of need.
• Partners with Value Stream Managers, Engineering, and Manufacturing to drive quality-focused innovation in manufacturing processes.
• Leads non-recurring efforts for munition acceleration programs and other emerging growth demands.
• Drives capital readiness to support rate.
• Ensures programs have production-focused tolerancing and producibility built into design prior to transition (DFx Focused).
• Builds and leads mechanisms that remove defects and prevent recurrence, serving as the site’s hub for structured problem-solving, technical troubleshooting discipline, and defect elimination.
• Stands up and leads Error Prevention systems including PFMEA rigor, Pre-mortem analysis, and poke-yoke.
• Drives structured problem-solving for high-impact issues and prevents recurrence through durable system changes.
• Leads the Lean Support Officer (LSO) to embed effective Lean governance across all value streams and support functions.
• Develops and coaches the LSO.
• Deploys Lean systems that scale – repeatable, measurable, and embedded into daily operations.
• Ensures progress from current state to future state maps through VSIP, kaizen events, etc.
• Serves as a connective leader across all site functions, collaborating deeply with Value Stream Managers, Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure readiness actions and Lean mechanisms support daily production needs, translate customer demand into actionable operational readiness plans, influence design decisions, and ensure supplier readiness mirrors internal readiness.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• annual profit sharing
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development
• personal growth programs
• Inclusive culture rooted in our values
• Employee Resource Groups
• team-building activities
• Additional site-specific benefits available!

What This Job Offers

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