On-Site Aerospace Final Assembly Leader

PPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PPG in Sylmar, CA is seeking an Operations Manager for Final Assembly – Aerospace Materials to lead final assembly, machining, finishing, and product completion activities. This on-site role emphasizes takt-based production, Lean principles, and continuous improvement to meet stringent quality and delivery targets.

You will drive safety, quality, and cost improvements, partner with Engineering and Quality, and coach leaders to build a high-performance team committed to accountability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical/STEM discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• Equivalently, substantial manufacturing leadership experience may count in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead Final Assembly operations to achieve SQDIC goals and align with business and customer objectives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement via Kaizen events, standard work, visual management, 5S, and waste elimination.
• Oversee daily manufacturing execution, ensuring takt-based production meeting quality, delivery, productivity, and throughput targets.
• Champion safety, quality, FOD prevention, and disciplined material handling to reduce risk and waste.
• Monitor performance through KPI management and root cause problem solving; lead cost and OEE improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and other functions to implement capital projects and enhance capability.
• Develop leaders and employees; foster accountability, engagement and Lean leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Safety management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering/Operations Management/Supply Chain or other technical/STEM discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Equivalent combination of education and significant manufacturing leadership experience

Job description

PPG in Sylmar, CA is seeking an Operations Manager for Final Assembly – Aerospace Materials to lead final assembly, machining, finishing, and product completion activities. This on-site role emphasizes takt-based production, Lean principles, and continuous improvement to meet stringent quality and delivery targets.

You will drive safety, quality, and cost improvements, partner with Engineering and Quality, and coach leaders to build a high-performance team committed to accountability and