Operations Manager

RRC- Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a highly regulated aerospace environment. The role focuses on driving production performance, building high-performing teams, and achieving operational excellence across multiple functions from scheduling to maintenance.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, strong technical manufacturing knowledge, and a track record of improving productivity, quality, and efficiency in aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years in manufacturing operations or production management.
• Direct aerospace manufacturing experience with AS9100 quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead production teams and improve productivity and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, maintenance, and quality control.
• Experience driving process improvements and cost reductions.
• Ability to manage KPIs, budgets, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations across electric motor manufacturing, repair, and winding operations, ensuring efficient resource utilization and schedules.
• Build and lead skilled manufacturing teams through coaching, performance management, training, and employee development while fostering accountability.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 aerospace quality standards and oversee corrective actions.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce inefficiencies.
• Promote a strong safety culture while overseeing workplace conditions, equipment readiness, preventive maintenance, and facility operations.
• Manage staffing, production priorities, and departmental resources to meet delivery commitments and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production methods and equipment reliability.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and senior leadership to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Production leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

KPIs & budgeting

Team development

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Job description

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting is a specialized recruitment firm trusted by startups and enterprise-level companies nationwide. We're hiring an Operations Manager for a leader in the A&D space!

We're hiring an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations within a highly regulated aerospace environment. This position is responsible for driving production performance, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple manufacturing functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical manufacturing knowledge, a hands-on leadership approach, and a proven ability to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.

What You'll Do (The Impact)

• Oversee daily production operationsacross electric motor manufacturing, repair, and winding operations, ensuring efficient resource utilization and consistent execution of production schedules.
• Build and lead skilled manufacturing teams through coaching, performance management, training, and employee development while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 aerospace quality standards, oversee corrective actions, and ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet established quality requirements.
• Identify production bottlenecks, streamline manufacturing processes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase throughput and reduce inefficiencies.
• Promote a strong safety culture while overseeing workplace conditions, equipment readiness, preventive maintenance, and overall facility operations.
• Manage staffing, production priorities, and departmental resources to meet delivery commitments, operational KPIs, and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production methods, improve equipment reliability, and evaluate capital equipment investments.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and senior leadership to resolve operational challenges and support broader business objectives.

What You Bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant manufacturing experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, production management, or a closely related field.
• Direct experience in aerospace manufacturing and AS9100 quality standards is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production teams, develop employees, address performance challenges, and maintain a productive work environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, equipment maintenance, quality control, and operational efficiency.
• Experience implementing process improvements, optimizing workflows, and driving measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost.
• Ability to manage production KPIs, departmental budgets, workforce allocation, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

RRC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.