Senior Aerospace Operations Manager

Daher; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 156,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Daher is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production operations and ensure safe, on-time delivery of high-quality aerospace products. You will coach Supervisors, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement using Lean and World Class Manufacturing principles.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, and experience with SAP/ERP.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of leadership in manufacturing/production environments.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Develop, coach, and support Supervisors and production teams; drive employee engagement and accountability.
• Execute the operational roadmap and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and capacity requirements.
• Identify and remove production roadblocks to improve efficiency and performance.
• Promote standard work, best practices, and WCM methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful production program execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

World Class Manufacturing

Team Development

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Daher is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production operations and ensure safe, on-time delivery of high-quality aerospace products. You will coach Supervisors, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement using Lean and World Class Manufacturing principles.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, and experience with SAP/ERP.