Operations Manager

Data Device Corporation; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Device Corporation in Bohemia, NY is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Magnetics Operations Team across two facilities (New York and Mexico). You will drive operational excellence, achieve revenue goals, and oversee manufacturing processes with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include safeguarding on-time delivery, backlog management, and coordinating with planning, procurement and engineering to scale best practices, support automation projects, and transitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s Degree preferred) in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in manufacturing management
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and managing production schedules
• Direct experience in Glovia ERP is a bonus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Travel required (25-50%) between company facilities and customer locations, including regular travel to Mexico. During onboarding and transition, travel may exceed 50% but long-term is 25-50%

Responsibilities

• Lead the Magnetics Operations Team across two facilities to drive operational excellence and meet revenue goals
• Ensure on-time delivery, backlog management and production timelines with planning coordination
• Hire, develop and manage performance of 3-5 direct reports and oversee labor capacity
• Identify and scale best practices; support process optimization, automation projects and capital expenditures
• Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering to manage materials, new product transitions and forecasted orders

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing management

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Glovia ERP

Job description

Career Opportunities with Data Device Corporation

Join our fast growing team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

For more than 60 years, Data Device Corporation (DDC) has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability connectivity products for the Aerospace, Defense and Space industries. Our dedication to supplying quality products with on-time delivery and superior support has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve.

This position is 100% on-site at our Bohemia, NY office. This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a department of state or commercial license. Salary Range for this position is $150,000- 175,000, depending on experience.

Summary

The Operations Manager will lead the Magnetics Operations Team across two facilities (New York and Mexico). This role is responsible for driving operational excellence through exemplary leadership, achieving revenue goals, optimizing manufacturing processes and fostering continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure manufacturing areas meet or exceed customer expectations by managing On-Time Delivery (OTD), Past Dues and Quality ratings. Coordinate with the planning team and your manufacturing supervisors to develop build plans based on existing backlog, sales forecasts and historical data. Regularly review order backlogs to identify potential pull-in opportunities, operational risk and accelerate production timelines as needed.
• Leadership: Lead a manufacturing team to include hiring, developing and managing performance of 3-5 direct reports. Provide regular performance appraisals, establish performance goals and recognize areas needing further development. Manage total employee count at all levels of manufacturing to align labor capacity with actual workload.
• Productivity: Ensure established work instructions are accurately documented and closely followed. Identify best practices already in use by some areas and scale their impact to other areas. Lead and support team-driven initiatives for process optimization, system improvements and productivity gains. Identify and execute Capital Expenditure requests with a focus on automation, quality, standardization, repeatability and replacement of aging equipment.
• Collaboration: Partner with the Procurement team to maintain raw material inventory levels and expedite shortages. Work with Engineering on new product designs, prototype development, and transition to full-scale production. Support forecasted orders from Sales by building ahead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s Degree preferred) in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in manufacturing management
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and managing production schedules
  • Direct experience in Glovia ERP is a bonus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Travel required (25-50%) between company facilities and customer locations, including regular travel to Mexico. During the initial onboarding and transition period, travel may exceed 50% as operational alignment and team integration activities are completed; however, long-term travel expectations are anticipated to remain within the 25-50% range.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a diverse, cross-functional team
• Excellent organizational, planning and decision-making skills, with the ability to execute and adjust plans quickly based on changing demands

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilitiesthat are required of the employee. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of the incumbent. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as required.

Data Device Corporation is an Affirémative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.