Operations Manager

Extant Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Extant Aerospace in Florida is seeking an Operations Manager to own and optimize our manufacturing operations. You will lead a high-fidelity electronics assembly environment, drive monthly plans, and coordinate workers, equipment, and subcontractors to meet schedule, revenue, and cost targets.

Ideal candidates combine advanced business or engineering training with at least eight years of industry leadership, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 year of direct industry experience.
• Must have 4 years direct leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Operations environment supporting Extant Aerospace’s manufacturing facility.
• Support high mix, low volume electronics assembly and test facility
• Lead team through successful development and execution of monthly plans to meet and exceed schedule, revenue, and cost requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers, equipment, and subcontractors
• Responsible for establishing optimum utilization of available resources through efficient manpower management
• Utilize statistical analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in processes
• Implementing open communication and continuous improvement
• Improving standards and processes in all phases of the operations cycle
• Support the development of new methods, processes, and equipment and apply them to the manufacturing operation for productivity gains

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

Advanced degree in Business or Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export-controlled products and related data without restriction.

Are you passionate about driving efficiency, optimizing performance, and making a measurable impact in a dynamic business environment? We’re looking for an Operations Manager who is ready to take ownership, think strategically, and help shape the future of operations.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re not just analytical, you’re curious, driven, and ready to take initiative. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a balance of intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring the unknown.
• Have a bias for action and a proven record of delivering results.
• Embrace challenges and learn from mistakes, staying open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Have a strong desire to advance within the business, exploring lateral roles to build a broad organizational perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Will oversee the Operations environment supporting Extant Aerospace’s manufacturing facility.
• Support high mix, low volume electronics assembly and test facility
• Lead team through successful development and execution of monthly plans to meet and exceed schedule, revenue, and cost requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers, equipment, and subcontractors
• Responsible for establishing optimum utilization of available resources through efficient manpower management
• Utilize statistical analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in processes
• Implementing open communication and continuous improvement
• Improving standards and processes in all phases of the operations cycle
• Support the development of new methods, processes, and equipment and apply them to the manufacturing operation for productivity gains

Education & Experience Requirements

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 year of direct industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have 4 years direct leadership experience
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data-driven decision-making

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. We empower our employees to take initiative, make an impact, and build meaningful careers.