Aerospace Operations Leader | Lean & Continuous Improvement

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense seeks an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing value streams, quality assurance, and lean initiatives in Mukilteo, WA. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets, and drive cost‑effective production aligned with programs.

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent, 3+ years in operations, and proficiency with ERP (Epicor), MaintainX, Machine Metrics, and MS Office are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Proficient with ERP systems such as Epicor, MaintainX, and Machine Metrics, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates operational activities across manufacturing value streams.
• Maintains a safe and compliant working environment.
• Builds and develops strong teams to support future leadership needs.
• Leads cross-functional efforts to meet productivity, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Monitors and manages operational budgets, labor utilization, and resource planning.
• Manages personnel performance, disciplinary actions, and employee evaluations.
• Ensures staff receive appropriate training and effective work management.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement across operations.
• Implements and sustains lean manufacturing practices, including 6S.
• Recommends resource, space, and capability enhancements and tracks related capital projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Leadership

ERP software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent

Tools

Epicor

MaintainX

Machine Metrics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Karman Space & Defense seeks an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing value streams, quality assurance, and lean initiatives in Mukilteo, WA. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets, and drive cost‑effective production aligned with programs.

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent, 3+ years in operations, and proficiency with ERP (Epicor), MaintainX, Machine Metrics, and MS Office are required.