Aerospace Manufacturing Ops Director

Jobot; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) with match

Stable aerospace environment

Advanced CNC tech

Hands-on leadership role

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior operations leader in Windsor, CT to define and refine plant policies and drive performance across manufacturing, purchasing, planning, engineering, sales and service. This role oversees budgets, quality systems, and safety while guiding a team through strategic improvements.

Applicants should have 10+ years in diversified operations, strong aerospace machining management experience, and ERP system proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of related experience in diversified operations.
• Strong aerospace machining management experience required.
• Hands-on ERP system experience required.
• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing regulations, operational practices, and business finance.
• Superior leadership, managerial, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and revise operational policies to improve daily plant performance.
• Oversee manufacturing and coordinate with purchasing, planning, engineering, sales and customer service.
• Forecast, monitor, and control budgets and cost of sales to hit financial objectives, and track revenue margins.
• Maintain and support the AS9100 Quality Management System and ensure a safe, compliant environment.
• Establish metrics and standards for efficiency and drive improvements.
• Mentor mid-level manufacturing management and resolve employee relations issues.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and set department goals for staff.
• Communicate new directives to managers and staff, including full operations meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP system experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a senior operations leader in Windsor, CT to define and refine plant policies and drive performance across manufacturing, purchasing, planning, engineering, sales and service. This role oversees budgets, quality systems, and safety while guiding a team through strategic improvements.

Applicants should have 10+ years in diversified operations, strong aerospace machining management experience, and ERP system proficiency.