Operations Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in an aerospace-focused environment. This hands-on role requires strong leadership across machining, production planning, and shop-floor teams, with accountability for scheduling, capacity, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in manufacturing or operations management, experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing, and a proven track record of driving continuous

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management/leadership experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong production planning and scheduling experience.
• Experience with capacity planning, resource allocation, and shop-floor operations.
• Proven experience managing production teams and developing employees.
• Experience tracking KPIs, quality, efficiency, productivity, and OTD.
• Experience with continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or aerospace quality systems preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing requirements and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations.
• Oversee operations from RFQ through production and final delivery.
• Develop and manage production schedules, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead and develop production and department teams.
• Monitor production performance, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Establish and track KPIs and use data to identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Manage tooling, equipment, materials, and other operational resources.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Sales, and other departments to resolve issues and meet customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations.
• Monitor department budgets and operational costs.
• Support customer requirements and provide updates regarding production status.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and developed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality and aerospace standards.
• Utilize MRP/ERP and other systems to support production planning and operational management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aerospace manufacturing

Production planning

Capacity planning

Shop floor operations

KPIs & OTD tracking

Continuous improvement

MRP/ERP systems

Budget management

Team development

Problem solving

AS9100 knowledge

Communication skills

Decision making

Job description

Our client is an established aerospace manufacturing company seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations. This is a key leadership opportunity for a hands-on operations professional with strong experience in aerospace, manufacturing, machining, production planning, and shop-floor leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day manufacturing and production operations
• Oversee operations from RFQ through production and final delivery
• Develop and manage production schedules, capacity planning, and resource allocation
• Lead and develop production and department teams
• Monitor production performance, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Establish and track KPIs and use data to identify areas for improvement
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Manage tooling, equipment, materials, and other operational resources
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Sales, and other departments to resolve issues and meet customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations
• Monitor department budgets and operational costs
• Support customer requirements and provide updates regarding production status
• Ensure employees are properly trained and developed
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality and aerospace standards
• Utilize MRP/ERP and other systems to support production planning and operational management

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management/leadership experience in manufacturing or operations
• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment
• Strong production planning and scheduling experience
• Experience with capacity planning, resource allocation, and shop-floor operations
• Proven experience managing production teams and developing employees
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow
• Experience tracking KPIs, quality, efficiency, productivity, and OTD
• Experience with continuous improvement and process optimization
• Knowledge of AS9100 or aerospace quality systems preferred
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing requirements and specifications
• Familiarity with mechanical inspection tools such as micrometers, comparators, and thread gauges
• Experience with tooling and equipment management
• Budget management and cost-control experience
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development abilities
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced production environment
• Thread rolling and/or fastener manufacturing experience is a plus

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