Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Operations Leader

ADP, Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager in O’Fallon, MO to lead all aspects of aerospace manufacturing and production operations. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while coordinating across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Facilities and other functions.

The role requires extensive aerospace experience and proven leadership of managers and supervisors, with the ability to drive production planning, capacity planning, and performance

Qualifications

• 15+ years aerospace experience, with 10+ years in manufacturing operations management.
• Experience managing managers, supervisors, or multiple operational functions.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, manufacturing execution, and performance management.
• Proven track record improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Strong leadership, financial, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Develop and execute production staffing, capacity, and resource plans.
• Lead and develop operations managers and supervisors.
• Identify and resolve major production constraints and quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing flow, labor efficiency, cycle time, and cost.
• Establish operational KPIs and report performance and risks to executives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, Finance, and Business Development.
• Lead manufacturing readiness and transition of new products to repeatable production.
• Plan for future production rates, equipment, facilities, and capital needs.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and aerospace quality standards.
• Manage budgets, labor, equipment, and capital resources.
• Promote safety culture, accountability, teamwork, and development.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Aerospace industry experience

Production planning

Capacity planning

Manufacturing execution

Performance management

Safety

Quality

Cost control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field

Job description

Bascom Hunter is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager in O’Fallon, MO to lead all aspects of aerospace manufacturing and production operations. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while coordinating across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Facilities and other functions.

The role requires extensive aerospace experience and proven leadership of managers and supervisors, with the ability to drive production planning, capacity planning, and performance