Aerospace Sealants Operations Manager | Lean Manufacturing Lead

PPG Industries

United States

On-site

USD 160,000 - 185,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

PPG Industries in Mojave, CA seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the aerospace sealants manufacturing facility. You will direct production, safety, and quality programs while leading a 50-100+ strong team and coordinating with cross-functional partners to meet customer commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field with 8+ years in manufacturing operations and 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline is required.
Minimum 8 years of manufacturing operations experience.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead all aerospace sealant manufacturing operations, including mixing, blending, filling, and packaging, to meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and quality standards.
Develop and execute production schedules while partnering with Supply Chain and Planning teams to optimize material flow, inventory levels, and operational efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement of production metrics, including throughput, yield, quality, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Ensure strict compliance with SOPs, AS9100 requirements, customer specifications, and quality management standards across all manufacturing processes.
Champion a world-class safety culture through compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations, including hazardous material handling, waste management, audits, and corrective actions.
Lead, coach, and develop a manufacturing organization of 50-100+ employees, including engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators, while managing staffing and performance.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives to reduce costs, improve productivity, optimize equipment utilization, and minimize downtime.
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs to resolve production, quality, and safety issues and prevent recurrence.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, and Customer Service teams to support customer commitments, process improvements, and new product introductions.
Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs to drive accountability, operational performance, employee engagement, and business results.