Operations Manager

Sky Limit Systems; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Limit Systems is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a complex aerospace precision manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands manufacturing operations and can drive performance across people, processes, capacity, and production.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Planning to resolve production challenges, establish KPIs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, on-time delivery and cost

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of machining operations including CNC, capacity, scheduling, tooling and workflow.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience used in production planning, scheduling, inventory and manufacturing execution.
• Experience leading supervisors and large manufacturing teams.
• Proven track record improving throughput, delivery, productivity, efficiency, or cost.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and data-driven management.
• Experience in complex, high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred; other complex sectors considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across machining, assembly and related production areas.
• Lead and develop supervisors, managers and production teams with accountability at all levels.
• Drive improvements in throughput, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, quality and cost.
• Oversee production priorities, capacity, labor planning, scheduling and workflow across multiple areas.
• Establish and manage operational KPIs and reporting to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning and CNC Machining to resolve production challenges.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on bottleneck reduction, machine utilization, workflow and productivity.
• Support capital planning, resource allocation and longer-term operational strategy.

Skills

Leadership experience

CNC machining

ERP/MRP proficiency

Capacity planning

Data-driven decisions

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Operations Manager | Aerospace & Precision Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with an established aerospace manufacturer seeking an Operations Manager to lead a complex precision manufacturing operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who understands manufacturing operations and the realities of a machining environment and can drive performance across people, processes, capacity, and production.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations across machining, assembly, and related production areas
• Lead and develop supervisors, managers, and production teams while driving accountability at all levels
• Drive improvements in throughput, on‑time delivery, labor efficiency, quality, and cost
• Oversee production priorities, capacity, labor planning, scheduling, and workflow across multiple manufacturing areas
• Establish and manage operational KPIs and reporting to improve visibility and decision‑making
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and CNC Machining to resolve production challenges
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on bottleneck reduction, machine utilization, workflow, and productivity
• Support capital planning, resource allocation, and longer‑term operational strategy

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of machining operations, including CNC machining, machine utilization, capacity, scheduling, tooling, and production workflow
• Hands‑on understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in production planning, scheduling, inventory, capacity, and manufacturing execution
• Experience leading supervisors/managers and sizable manufacturing teams
• Proven track record improving throughput, delivery, productivity, efficiency, or cost
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and data‑driven operational management
• Experience within complex, high‑mix manufacturing environments
• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred; medical device, automotive, and other complex manufacturing backgrounds will be considered
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field preferred

Why This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of a key manufacturing operation and directly influence how the business performs and scales. You’ll have the ability to develop the leadership team, strengthen operational systems, improve manufacturing performance, and make a measurable impact within an established aerospace organization.