Manufacturing Operations Program Manager with Equity

Space Kinetic Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity‑Based Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Highly Competitive PTO

Paid holidays + winter break

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Performance‑Based Bonus

Job summary

Space Kinetic is seeking an Operations Program Manager to coordinate cross‑functional manufacturing activities across programs, aligning requirements, priorities, schedules, costs, and hardware delivery milestones. Based in El Segundo, CA, you will partner with production planning, engineering, supply chain, and facilities to establish baselines, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvements.

This role demands urgency, ownership, and a strong sense of accountability in a fast‑growing aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, machining, CNC operations, or related environment.
• 2+ years in operations management involving manufacturing, supply chain, or facilities.
• Demonstrated project-management experience across schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Experience in machine-shop or production environments with capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align product requirements and delivery priorities.
• Develop and maintain integrated operational plans for schedules, budgets, material costs, and staffing.
• Establish baselines and monitor KPIs like NCRs, throughput, and schedule performance.
• Identify risks, communicate implications, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead program meetings and provide updates to leadership on hardware delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational planning

Aerospace industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

Space Kinetic is seeking an Operations Program Manager to coordinate cross‑functional manufacturing activities across programs, aligning requirements, priorities, schedules, costs, and hardware delivery milestones. Based in El Segundo, CA, you will partner with production planning, engineering, supply chain, and facilities to establish baselines, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvements.

This role demands urgency, ownership, and a strong sense of accountability in a fast‑growing aerospace