Aerospace Production Operations Manager

PPG; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability/Leave

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Production Operations Manager for Aerospace Transparencies in Huntsville, AL. You will lead a large production department, coordinating across shifts and functions to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 3+ years in operations management, and strong Excel/forecasting skills. Lean Six Sigma is preferred, and the position is on-site at the Huntsville facility with reporting to the Sr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) or more years of proven successful work experience as an Operations Manager or similar role.
• Excel and mathematical skills sufficient to analyze production needs for resources, budget, planning, etc.
• Familiarity with business and financial principles like budgeting and forecasting.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive production ops strategy to meet schedules and costs.
• Drive KPIs such as revenue, volume, and earnings while maintaining customer and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for selected accounts and manage contracts and customer presentations.
• Collaborate with plant, operations, and project managers to support meetings, projects, inquiries, and lifecycle management.
• Work with cross-functional teams across global customer orgs including supply chain, procurement, engineering, and product development.
• Participate in trade shows, seminars, and customer events to strengthen engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Identify new opportunities, develop pricing strategies, manage pipelines, and contribute to global business strategy for transparency accounts.

Skills

Excel

Budgeting & Forecasting

Production Planning

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

PPG is seeking a Production Operations Manager for Aerospace Transparencies in Huntsville, AL. You will lead a large production department, coordinating across shifts and functions to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 3+ years in operations management, and strong Excel/forecasting skills. Lean Six Sigma is preferred, and the position is on-site at the Huntsville facility with reporting to the Sr.