Senior Manager of Test Operations

Rocketdyne; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne in Jupiter, FL seeks a Senior Manager of Test Operations to oversee the test area, ensuring efficient flow of rocket component and engine testing at our West Palm Beach facility. The role drives continuous improvement, quality, and safety across operations.

The position requires a strategic leader with extensive test process experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams. 9/80 schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior operations experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior operations experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure production schedules are met and products are manufactured/fabricated to the highest quality standards.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track and improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet production goals.
• Develop and manage budgets for the test area, monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies, promoting a culture of safety within the assembly operations.

Skills

Leadership

KPIs & metrics

Safety & quality

Strategic planning

Resource management

Communication to executives

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

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Senior Manager of Test Operations

Jupiter, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Salary Range: $109,500.00 To $203,500.00 Annually

Job Title: Senior Manager of Test Operations

Job Code:

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Senior Manager of Test operations ensures the proper execution and flow of work through the test area which tests rocket components and engines at our West Palm Beach facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the test operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in test processes, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee daily operations to ensure production schedules are met and products are manufactured/fabricated to the highest quality standards.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet production goals.
• Develop and manage budgets for the test area, monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies, promoting a culture of safety within the assembly operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior operations experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior operations experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior operations experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations (preferably test operations), with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Supervisory and administrative skills including the ability to select, appraise, motivate and develop subordinates.
• Ability to optimize a manufacturing environment with process equipment, specialty tooling and facility maintenance.
• Familiarity with EHS practices in the manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels and functions; including the ability to present to senior-level executives
• Ability to provide effective direction, leadership and team building.
• Demonstrated abilities to plan, prioritize and delegate work assignments, including ability to define, implement and execute standard work.
• Skills and abilities to provide technical and administrative guidance for activities, including decision making in ambiguous situations
• Knowledge and ability to supervise/manage large multi-functional manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of design practices, manufacturing techniques and inspection requirements as they relate to the production floor.

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