Manufacturing Cell Operations Lead (AS9100/Aerospace)

At Alinabal, we build precision components that keep our customers on schedule and our teams proud of their craft. We’re looking for a hands-on leader to elevate safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across a manufacturing cell while cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Why this role matters

You will be the catalyst who converts the plan into performance—translating the daily schedule into clear priorities, developing people, and removing roadblocks so parts flow reliably to our customers.

Your impact

• Own day-to-day coordination of operators and work centers to meet SQDP goals.
• Align labor and workflow to customer demand; adjust on the fly as priorities shift.
• Train, coach, and cross-train team members to raise capability and flexibility.
• Enforce safety, quality, and procedural compliance across the cell.
• Measure performance (output, downtime, efficiency, KPIs) and drive improvements.
• Diagnose issues with equipment, materials, tooling, and processes; implement fixes.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to improve reliability and throughput.
• Schedule and support preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned stops.
• Lead Lean/5S initiatives and continuous improvement projects that eliminate waste.
• Keep a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.
• Conduct reviews and provide continuous performance feedback.
• Take on related responsibilities as needed to support production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing setting with direct supervisory or lead responsibility.
• Strong communicator and organizer with a track record of developing people.
• Working knowledge of production machinery and processes; press experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting strengths.
• Ability to read prints, travelers, and detailed work instructions.
• Background with Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement systems.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or other production tracking tools.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Preferred proficiencies

• Kaizen facilitation
• Frontline coaching and mentoring
• ERP & MRP fluency
• Aerospace manufacturing familiarity
• AS9100 experience

Physical requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, and bending throughout the shift.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to typical factory conditions: varying temperatures, noise, dust, and moving equipment.

**Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity

Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.