Operations Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a Thread Roll Operations Manager to lead production, planning, customer support, quality and continuous improvement in a high-performance manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role focuses on achieving operational excellence and sustaining growth.

You will drive daily operations, coach supervisors, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to meet delivery, quality and profitability targets while implementing Lean/6S initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing, preferably aerospace.
• Strong background in machine shop operations, production and quality systems.
• Experience with AS9100, ERP/MRP systems, project management, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of inspection tools, process improvement and team leadership.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, production scheduling, and workforce management.
• Drive on-time delivery, quality, productivity, and profitability goals.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and team members.
• Oversee tooling, equipment maintenance, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure success.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Machine shop operations

Quality systems

ERP/MRP systems

Budgeting

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS9100

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader with aerospace experience and a passion for operational excellence? We are seeking a Thread Roll Operations Manager to lead production, planning, customer support, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, production scheduling, and workforce management
• Drive on-time delivery, quality, productivity, and profitability goals
• Develop and mentor supervisors and team members
• Support quoting, estimating, planning, and customer service activities
• Oversee tooling, equipment maintenance, and process improvements
• Champion Lean/6S, continuous improvement, and root cause corrective actions
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure operational success

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing, preferably aerospace
• Strong background in machine shop operations, production, and quality systems
• Experience with AS9100, ERP/MRP systems, project management, and budgeting
• Knowledge of inspection tools, process improvement, and team leadership
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Leadership-level role with high visibility

Opportunity to drive operational excellence and business growth

Collaborative manufacturing environment