Aerospace Production Operations Manager – Lean & Growth

DAHER; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Daher’s Industry Division site in Stuart, Florida is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of high‑quality products for major aerospace programs. You will partner with Supervisors, Production, Engineering, Quality, HR and Leadership to drive operational excellence and develop employees.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of leadership in manufacturing, along with experience in Lean, Six

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Proven experience managing production programs, teams, and operational performance.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

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

SAP/ERP

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Aerospace industry experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

Daher’s Industry Division site in Stuart, Florida is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of high‑quality products for major aerospace programs. You will partner with Supervisors, Production, Engineering, Quality, HR and Leadership to drive operational excellence and develop employees.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of leadership in manufacturing, along with experience in Lean, Six