Aerospace Cell Operations Lead - Lean & Quality

Torrey Holistics; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinabal is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Cell Operations Lead in Milford, CT to elevate safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across a manufacturing cell in an AS9100 environment.

You will translate the daily schedule into priorities, develop people, and remove roadblocks so parts flow to customers reliably, while coaching teams and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing setting with direct supervisory or lead responsibility.
• Strong communicator and organizer with a track record of developing people.
• Ability to read prints, travelers, and detailed work instructions.
• Background with Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement systems.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or other production tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day coordination of operators and work centers to meet SQDP goals.
• Align labor and workflow to customer demand; adjust on the fly as priorities shift.
• Train, coach, and cross-train team members to raise capability and flexibility.
• Enforce safety, quality, and procedural compliance across the cell.
• Measure performance (output, downtime, efficiency, KPIs) and drive improvements.
• Diagnose issues with equipment, materials, tooling, and processes; implement fixes.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to improve reliability and throughput.
• Schedule and support preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned stops.
• Lead Lean/5S initiatives and continuous improvement projects that eliminate waste.
• Keep a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.
• Conduct reviews and provide continuous performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean/5S

Troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP fluency

Job description

Alinabal is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Cell Operations Lead in Milford, CT to elevate safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across a manufacturing cell in an AS9100 environment.

You will translate the daily schedule into priorities, develop people, and remove roadblocks so parts flow to customers reliably, while coaching teams and leading continuous improvement initiatives.