Manufacturing Operations Manager

V2X Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to drive daily factory execution and ensure on-time, cost-aware production.

You will lead supervisors and managers, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain alignment with the approved schedule while fostering a culture of trust and accountability. As a trusted operational decision-maker, you will partner with planning, supply chain, engineering, quality, and depot operations to remove barriers and drive continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership required.
• Experience leading production teams in complex manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional operational challenges.
• Strong operational decision-making and team development skills.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily factory execution across all production areas.
• Ensure production activities align with the approved schedule and operational priorities.
• Resolve cross-stream conflicts and resource constraints impacting throughput.
• Maintain clear operational direction for supervisors and managers.
• Provide timely decisions when priorities conflict across production areas.
• Coordinate with planning, supply chain, engineering, quality, and depot operations to maintain operational flow.
• Represent manufacturing operations in readiness and operational reviews.
• Drive operational improvements that increase throughput, reduce rework, and improve schedule adherence.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Operational decision making

Team development

Problem solving

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Tools

S4/HANA

PowerBI

Microsoft 365

Job description

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for the daily execution of manufacturing operations and ensuring the factory delivers against schedule, cost, and quality commitments. This role leads supervisors and managers responsible for production execution and ensures the organization operates to the well‑written plan by removing obstacles, resolving priority conflicts, and driving accountability across operations. The Manufacturing Operations Manager serves as the central operational decision authority for the factory floor, enabling supervisors and leaders to execute efficiently while maintaining a culture of trust, accountability, and problem‑solving.

Major Job Activities:

Operational Execution

• Lead daily factory execution across all production areas.
• Ensure production activities align with the approved schedule and operational priorities.
• Resolve cross‑stream conflicts and resource constraints impacting throughput.
• Maintain clear operational direction for supervisors and managers.

Schedule and Throughput Performance

• Drive adherence to the production schedule.
• Identify and remove barriers to throughput.
• Ensure production teams escape non‑workable conditions quickly.
• Coordinate with planning and scheduling to maintain realistic execution plans.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead supervisors and managers responsible for daily operations.
• Build an environment of trust where issues are surfaced early and addressed collaboratively.
• Provide coaching and leadership development to front‑line leaders.
• Maintain accountability for operational performance while fostering a constructive team culture.

Operational Decision Authority

• Provide timely decisions when priorities conflict across production areas.
• Balance program priorities, capacity constraints, and operational realities.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Partner with planning, supply chain, engineering, quality, and depot operations to maintain operational flow.
• Ensure cross‑functional issues impacting production are resolved quickly.
• Represent manufacturing operations in readiness and operational reviews.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive operational improvements that increase throughput, reduce rework, and improve schedule adherence.
• Support initiatives that improve factory performance and operational efficiency.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

• S4/HANA, PowerBI, & Microsoft 365 tools (excel, word, outlook, etc.)

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership.
• Experience leading production teams in complex manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional operational challenges.
• Strong operational decision‑making and team development skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Current Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration or equivalent combination of technical education and significant manufacturing leadership experience.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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