Senior Operations Leader - High-Mix Precision Electronics

Sanders Industries Holdings; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaman Measuring & Memory (KMM) in New Britain, CT, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial customers. You will drive excellence in a high-mix, low-volume environment, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and engagement.

You will partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to execute production plans, improve processes, and build a high-performing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, precision electronics, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success leading high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations.
• Strong working knowledge of production scheduling, manufacturing flow, inventory control, and operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations in a high-mix, low-volume precision electronics environment.
• Oversee production scheduling and execution to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and develop KPIs to measure operational success.
• Collaborate with Planning and Supply Chain to identify and eliminate material constraints.
• Manage labor planning, workforce utilization, and overall manufacturing capacity.
• Support AS9100 quality requirements and ensure compliance with customer expectations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing performance.
• Develop employees through coaching, accountability, and leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to support business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial acumen (P&L)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Epicor Kinetic ERP

Job description

Kaman Measuring & Memory (KMM) in New Britain, CT, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial customers. You will drive excellence in a high-mix, low-volume environment, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and engagement.

You will partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to execute production plans, improve processes, and build a high-performing,