Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Operations Leader

Bascom Hunter; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter in O'Fallon, MO hires a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing and production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met. The role collaborates across Production, Engineering, Planning, Facilities, and other functions to support current programs and growth.

The candidate will guide staffing, capacity, and resource plans; develop leaders; resolve major production constraints; and drive continuous improvement in efficiency,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of aerospace experience, including 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.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Strong leadership, financial, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and production operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Develop and execute production, staffing, capacity, and resource plans aligned with business and program requirements.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable operations managers and supervisors.
• Identify and resolve major production constraints, material issues, quality concerns, and operational risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing flow, labor efficiency, cycle time, quality, standard work, and cost.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs and communicate performance, risks, and corrective actions to executive leadership.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, Finance, and Business Development to support execution and growth.
• Lead manufacturing readiness and transition of new products from development into repeatable production.
• Plan for future production rates, equipment, facilities, capital needs, and organizational capability.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company procedures, configuration controls, and applicable aerospace and defense quality standards.
• Manage operational budgets, labor, equipment, and capital resources.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, employee development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Business

Tools

AS9100

Lean Manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Bascom Hunter in O'Fallon, MO hires a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing and production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met. The role collaborates across Production, Engineering, Planning, Facilities, and other functions to support current programs and growth.

The candidate will guide staffing, capacity, and resource plans; develop leaders; resolve major production constraints; and drive continuous improvement in efficiency,