Sr. Manager Operations

Astronics; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay Healthy and Benefit's Package

401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program & Wellness

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Astronics Test Systems is seeking an experienced operations leader in California to direct production, assembly, test, and integration activities. You will drive process improvements, manage schedules, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and finance to meet business objectives.

You will oversee transitions of new products to production, supervise direct reports, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while facilitating cross‑functional collaboration with engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8–15+ years in manufacturing operations.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, MBA, or equivalent a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to resolve complex operational problems.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages production teams engaged in electronic or electro-mechanical assembly of precision components, subassemblies and finished products.
• Develops new or improved manufacturing processes and conducts manufacturing feasibility studies for proposed new product designs.
• Ensures the efficient flow of products through all phases of production.
• Collaborates with the finance organization in assuring proper cost accounting procedures for production operations.
• Prepares and presents status reviews to Operations management on key production objectives.
• Acts as liaison with production planning regarding prioritization of production schedules and product delivery commitments.
• Supports the transition of new products from engineering to production, working with test engineering.
• Coordinates with procurement to ensure parts/materials conform to specs and schedules.
• Performance management of direct reports and training opportunities; conducts annual reviews.
• Works with customer service to allocate shared resources to meet schedules.
• Performs corrective action investigations for ICARS and CARS on the production floor.

Skills

P&L ownership

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

MBA

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

General Summary:

Oversees and gives direction to company production operations, including assembly, test, and integration departments. Develops and implements programs to ensure that finished products meet all engineering specifications and quality standards. Establishes standards and measurement systems to monitor production performance. Monitors the loading and execution of production assembly and test departments to meet company schedule and revenue requirements. Directs the transition of new products from engineering to production, working with test engineering to achieve effective test solutions. Reviews and approves the testing and evaluation methods of standard and special devices, monitoring and ensuring the conformance to all Astronics quality processes and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages production teams engaged in electronic or electro-mechanical assembly of precision components, subassemblies and finished products.
• Develops new or improved manufacturing processes and conducts manufacturing feasibility studies for proposed new product designs.
• Ensures the efficient flow of products through all phases of production.
• Collaborates with the finance organization in assuring the proper cost accounting procedures for production operations.
• Prepares and presents status reviews to Operations management on key production objectives such as reduction in defective assemblies and on-time delivery.
• Acts as liaison with the production planning organization regarding prioritization of production schedules and product delivery commitments.
• Supports the transition of new products from engineering to production, working with test engineering to achieve effective test solutions.
• Coordinates with the procurement organization to ensure that specialized parts, components, and materials acquired through subcontractors conform to technical specifications, quality standards and master project schedules.
• Performance management of direct reports. Develops and manages employee development goals and related training opportunities. Completes annual performance reviews of direct reports and recommends appropriate merit increases.
• Works with the customer service department to assure shared resources are allocated appropriately to meet all schedule demands.
• Performs corrective action investigations for both ICARS and CARS that have been issued to the production floor.
• May serve on cross-functional teams to address key operational issues.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field as well as 8–15+ years in manufacturing operations, with demonstrated P&L ownership and management responsibilities. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, MBA, or equivalent is a plus.
• Demonstrates expertise in the application of operational principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organization, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines and delivery schedules.
• Must possess the ability to resolve complex operational and production problems.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as needed.

Compensation:

For individuals hired to work in California, Astronics Test Systems (ATS) is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to California. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience, as well as internal equity. A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000 annually.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check
• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

Astronics Test Systems offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program

Accommodation Request:

Astronics Test Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: 407.381.6062. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side‑by‑side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer‑focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.