Operations Manager- 2nd Shift
On-siteManchester, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Lead second shift operations in coordination with Department Managers to achieve performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Supervise daily activities in machining, welding, assembly, and quality to ensure optimal utilization of people, machines, and materials while maintaining accountability for production schedules and on-time delivery. Ensure compliance with AS9100, NAVSEA, IPC standards, and customer specifications by partnering with Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve production bottlenecks. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, foster employee engagement, and support customer, government, and internal audits to identify and prevent nonconformances. Implement S&OP-style site reviews for data-driven decision-making and enforce safety procedures to maintain a professional environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably defense or aerospace.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably defense or aerospace
- Strong understanding of machining, assembly, and quality operations in a regulated environment
- Knowledge of AS9100, NAVSEA requirements, MIL-STDs, and other defense compliance frameworks
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (M1 preferred) and data-driven performance management
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage change, and deliver results
- Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITAR regulations or otherwise be authorized to access such information under U.S. law
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