Operations Manager

NWI Aerostructures; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NWI Aerostructures in Park City, KS seeks an experienced Operations Leader to direct manufacturing and production activities, personally or through managers, to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals. You will report to the VP/GM-Wichita and oversee a multi-shift workforce, develop production plans, standardize methods, and drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Business Management with 10+ years in aerospace operations, 7+ years in

Qualifications

• BS in Business Management with 10+ years of operations leadership experience.
• 7+ years leading CNC machining and mechanical assembly operations.
• 3+ years applying Lean/Six Sigma principles and tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop production plans, budgets, and capacity for multiple shifts; drive safety and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with other functions to optimize resources and ensure timely shipments.
• Lead and develop Production Supervisors, train staff on policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean Six Sigma

Budgeting

Quality processes

GD&T

Education

BS in Business Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Epicor

Paycor

Job description

Leads all personnel and activities related to operations and production of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and supervisors.

Reports to:

Vice President/General Manager-Wichita

Exemption Classification:

Exempt

Minimum Eligibility Requirements (Skills):

• Ability to promote the company strategy, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage tactical day-to-day production activities to ensure the attainment of goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements;
• Have problem-solving skills, ensuring all internal and external client needs are met in producing a quality, on-time product.
• Have the ability to manage the budgetary process, both in dollars and in ensuring timely shipments.
• Ability to manage production capacity, and lead rapid ramp-up of production capacity; and direct and manage operations for multiple shift workforce resources;
• Ability to identify and recommend and implement quality, cost reduction, and process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Ability to develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, production cycle, production costs, and image.
• Ensures established costs, quality, and delivery metrics are met.
• Provides input to the development of product strategy.
• Establishes production standards, develops budget and cost controls, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, material, and equipment.
• Reviews production and operating reports (including efficiency, indirect, overtime, etc.) and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Determines, recommends, and implements capacity and facility expansion programs under an agreed-upon budget and timetable.
• Identify and recruit departmental personnel required to support growth plans.
• Ensures work/schedule requirements are created and communicated to all shifts.
• Responsible for performance reviews, interviewing/selecting candidates, and daily communication.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe manufacturing area.
• Prepares all manufacturing jobs (fixtures, cutting tools, programs, etc.) before manufacturing needs. Ensures machines are running and not waiting on any requirements to support set-up or run mode.
• Ensures accuracy and effectiveness of corrective actions from NCR's.
• Supports continuous improvement and quality improvement activities of existing product.
• Keeps current on technology affecting the department.
• Writes procedures and work instructions for departmental responsibilities.
• Interprets drawings/models having GD&T requirements and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, mylars, travelers, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, set up procedures, control settings, machining methods, and process sequence requirements.
• Follows procedures for nonconforming parts and assists with cause and corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance / adheres to Epicor/Paycor data collection requirements.
• Interacts with customers via Program Review presentations, Weekly Status Reviews, and Quality Reviews.
• Able to prepare customer presentations as required for discussion.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the company Vice President & General Manager.

Education/Experience:

• This position requires a BS in Business Management (minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in operations management). Management in an aerospace manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in roles leading CNC machining and/or mechanical assembly operations.
• Minimum 3 years' experience using Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Products and Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position will manage Production Supervisors and their direct reports.

Safety Functions:

• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Wear required safety equipment (safety glasses, ear protection, rubber gloves, etc.)
• Report all work-related injuries to the VP/GM, HR, and EHS as soon as possible.
• Resolve safety issues and proactively address safety concerns to prevent workplace injury and ensure compliance to all safety rules.