Aerospace Operations Leader | Lean, Safety & Growth

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Cedar City, UT is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing value streams and quality assurance for efficient, safe, cost‑effective production aligned with program goals.

You will guide teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods and AS9100/OSHA awareness, while coordinating with multiple departments to keep programs on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team and provide hands-on support as needed.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, components, or specialized manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems, including AS9100 and OSHA compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, including EPICOR, MaintainX, Machine Metrics, and Microsoft Office.
• A DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates operational activities across manufacturing value streams to support safe, high‑quality production.
• Maintains a safe and compliant working environment and reinforces safety as a core organizational value.
• Builds and develops strong teams to support current operations and future leadership needs.
• Leads cross‑functional initiatives 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 support.
• Promotes continuous improvement and implements lean manufacturing practices, including 6S.
• Recommends resource, space, and capability enhancements and tracks progress of related capital projects.
• Collaborates across departments to resolve operational issues and maintain program execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Hands-on support

Aerospace materials familiarity

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

EPICOR

MaintainX

Machine Metrics

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Cedar City, UT is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing value streams and quality assurance for efficient, safe, cost‑effective production aligned with program goals.

You will guide teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods and AS9100/OSHA awareness, while coordinating with multiple departments to keep programs on track.