Senior Aerospace Operations Leader

Princeton Tool Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA option

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Princeton Tool Inc in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize daily manufacturing operations. You will provide strategic direction, ensure on-time delivery, regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

This role requires strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality and cost objectives. This position demands experience in aerospace/defense or other regulated environments, plus proficiency with ERP systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and continuous improvement methods.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to production teams to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Oversee daily operations including scheduling, staffing and workflow optimization.
• Coach supervisors and improve leadership capability and succession planning.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and process standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and HR to meet goals.
• Ensure communication across shifts and maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Princeton Tool Inc in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize daily manufacturing operations. You will provide strategic direction, ensure on-time delivery, regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

This role requires strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality and cost objectives. This position demands experience in aerospace/defense or other regulated environments, plus proficiency with ERP systems