Aerospace Operations Leader – Stuart, FL

DAHER; Industry (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Daher’s Industry Division site in Stuart, Florida is a key U.S. manufacturing facility specializing in assembling aerostructures for major programs.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production operations, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of high‑quality products while partnering with the Supervisors, Engineering, Quality, HR, and Leadership teams to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Proven experience managing production programs, teams, and operational performance.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM).

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 while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
• Execute the operational roadmap and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and operational excellence 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 World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies.
• Conduct operational assessments and implement process improvements across teams and sites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful production program execution.
• Communicate operational goals, progress, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Support skill development and succession planning within the operations team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Aerospace industry experience

US work authorization

Education

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

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Daher’s Industry Division site in Stuart, Florida is a key U.S. manufacturing facility specializing in assembling aerostructures for major programs.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production operations, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of high‑quality products while partnering with the Supervisors, Engineering, Quality, HR, and Leadership teams to drive operational excellence.