Senior Operations Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation seeks a Senior Manager, Operations to lead and optimize manufacturing, production quality, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and field service operations. You will drive the production strategy, align with leadership, and ensure timely delivery across all product lines.

Lead a team of 16, advance continuous improvement, and coordinate with engineering and supply chain to meet cost and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and process improvement.
• Experience with Six Sigma/LEAN is strongly desired.
• Prior defense electronics manufacturing experience is strongly desired.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assembly, test, supply chain, and quality activities; serve as primary liaison to program management for development and execution of the production strategy.
• Develop and drive production action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals.
• Prepare and review manufacturing Basis of Estimate, create master production schedules, coordinate material planning and production scheduling.
• Maintain archive and control of all production build and quality records for each product shipped.
• Collaborate with the Operations team and development engineering on problem identification and resolution.
• Translate customer requirements into operations strategies to improve cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Coordinate with supply chain on supplier qualification and non-conformance resolutions.
• Provide regular reports to Senior Leadership including scheduling and forecasts.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

MRP system

Job description

Senior Manager, Operations

This position is an experienced operations leader who must be able to drive TCG’s operations strategy by managing all aspects of our business and production operations. This includes overseeing and leading the production of all TCG products, production quality control, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and field service operations functions. In this role, you will be ultimately responsible for the smooth operation of all production lines and quality of output. As our Senior Manager, Operations, you will work closely with our leadership team, including our General Manager, Director, Program Management, Manager, Engineering, and others.

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next-generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Salary Range

$144,100 - $208,100 USD per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Massachusetts. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Location

Tewksbury, MA

Your Challenge

• As a member of the TCG Leadership team, contribute to the operational direction for TCG
• Oversee and manage assembly and test, supply chain, and quality activities; serve as primary liaison to program management for development and execution of the production strategy
• Develop and drive production action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives
• Prepare and review all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, create master production schedules, and coordinate material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery
• Responsible for ensuring archiving and maintenance of all production build and quality records for each product shipped
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Operations team, including development engineering, on problem identification and resolution
• Translate customer requirements into operations strategies and processes designed to improve cost-effectiveness and profitability
• Coordinate with supply chain on supplier qualification and supplier material non-conformance resolution
• Provide regular reports to Senior Leadership team including scheduling, forecasts, and more
• Provide direction, coaching, and day-to-day leadership to frontline managers and other production personnel; grow, develop, and guide high potential staff members for increased responsibility
• Serve as functional manager to a team of 16 employees; responsible for new staff introductory training and ongoing training for all staff as appropriate
• Drive continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
• Ensure all outbound logistical transitions comply with appropriate regulatory oversight agency
• Maintain compliance status with regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Your Expertise

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible manufacturing operations experience
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques (Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN) strongly desired
• Prior manufacturing experience of defense related electronics is strongly desired
• Proven team leadership skills, including the ability to grow, motivate, and educate staff
• Proven experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems with limited resources in a timely manner
• Proven experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
• Proposal creation and labor estimating experience
• Experience working diverse contract types, including CPFF, CPIF, FFP, etc. strongly desired
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigation activities
• Experience using or supporting a Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) system
• Experience with SAP is preferred
• Familiarity with finance reporting is preferred
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to multi-task in a small team environment
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and quality orientation is a must
• Must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other departments including purchasing, engineering, field service operations, and administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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