Aerospace Metal Fabrication Job Shop is looking for a General Operations Manager who will report to the CEO and be responsible for day to day operations.

The position will work directly with the CEO to develop and lead a management team in a significant, high mix Aerospace Metal Fabrication Job Shop. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling department lead and supervisor activities. Implements and maintains AS 9100 policies, and procedures. Accountable for on-time deliveries and high quality levels, positive customer ratings and achieving financial goals.

We are seeking leaders who will grow with our organization and an agent for innovative change.

Responsibilities:

• As the leader of this growing business, continue efforts to further grow and improve profitability;
• Lead all site efforts concerning operations, quality, engineering, customer support/service and business development
• Drives the need for team work by demonstrating ability to motivate and lead management to meet established goals.

· Provides visible and effective transformational leadership. Drives results through the efforts of others; sets and communicates objectives; provides direction and support to staff.

• Be the change agent to drive a strong culture of reducing operations and product costs through continuous improvement or 6 sigma methods;
• Strong analytical ability to solve organizational problems and establish self-motivated work teams.
• Troubleshoot for operational problems. Make recommendations.
• Proven problem solver and pro-active solution seeker.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) - ability to transmit company values.
• Knowledge of AS 9100, lean manufacturing techniques, and sigma concepts.

· Understands and reviews monthly sales, shipment and other metrics goals with CEO to ensure objectives are being met; takes corrective action as necessary Monitor for compliance.

· Analyzes variance from goals.

• Work to develop and expand contacts at key strategic customers; lead and participate as required at industry events.

· Communicates directly with customers when necessary; listens to and assesses facts, seeks information not freely given, overcomes objections, negotiates and makes decisions leading to win-win outcomes

· Monitor and advise on safety and security procedures.

· Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

· Good level of Computer skills

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a technical field. An MBA is a strong plus
• Essential to have at least ten years of experience in a leadership role within the aerospace marketplace. Job Shop experience helpful.
• Demonstrated hands on manufacturing experience with continuous improvement or 6 sigma programs
• The successful candidate will maintain the highest professional ethics and integrity.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills; must be able to communicate with all levels.
• Must be computer literate with an ability to operate MS Office Programs.
• Due to ITAR restrictions, must be a US Person.

Aerospace Metal Fabrication Job Shop offers a competitive benefit package. Please submit resumes with a cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 10 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Aerospace: 10 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person