Operations Transformation Leader

Sensata Technologies; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sensata Technologies in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks an Operations Transformation Leader to drive manufacturing transformation and operational improvements across product lines and sites. This role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management to improve capacity, flow, delivery, and inventory in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

The candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, develop actionable plans, and implement sustainable solutions that advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing tasks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on methods, operation sequences, and processes in manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design engineering for new product releases.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and determine tooling and process needs.
• Lead records and reporting systems for coordination of operations.
• Plan and design manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
• Advise on design and evaluation to support manufacturing operations such as machining and assembly.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPS

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Theory of Constraints

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

The Operations Transformation Leader supports the continued growth of Sensata's Aerospace & Defense business by leading manufacturing transformation and operational improvement initiatives across product lines and manufacturing sites. This role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to improve capacity, manufacturing flow, delivery performance, inventory management, and overall operational execution within a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, develop structured action plans, drive accountability, and implement sustainable solutions that improve operational performance and support business growth.

General Responsibilities

• Advises on the implementation and maintenance of methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines
• Leads records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations
• Plans and designs manufacturing processes in an industrial plant
• Advises on the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
• Experience leading operational excellence, manufacturing transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives in Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success improving throughput, lead times, inventory performance, capacity utilization, and delivery execution.
• Experience leading manufacturing integration efforts, production line expansions, or operational scaling initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System (TPS), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Standard Work, A3 Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Theory of Constraints.
• Experience improving material flow, inventory management, production planning, and demand-driven manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, establish action plans, drive accountability, and deliver results through influence.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent operational excellence certification preferred.

Base Salary Range: $120,080.00 - $165,110.00

In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short‑term incentive and long‑term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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