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Job Title: Operations Manager
Job ID: 699
Location:
Melbourne, FL
Department:
Manufacturing Operations
Reports To:
General Manager
Job Type:
Full Time
Summary
At APTIV Interconnect, we foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. As our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations across multiple large-scale aerospace and defense projects, ensuring AS9100D compliance while directing the assembly, tuning, and testing of highly reliable cables and interconnect solutions for spaceflight and critical defense applications.
Leadership & Core Responsibilities
Strategic Ownership
Operational Management: Strategically manage production flow across multiple shifts to meet forecasted deliveries and drive continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and operational procedures.
Strategy Alignment: Set the Operations strategy that aligns with Ruggedized short and long-term growth goals, ensuring focus on department goals and complementary success.
Team Leadership & Technical Execution
Team Development: Strengthen and build department resources with growth strategies in mind, aligning personnel and utilizing cross-training to achieve results.
Goal Empowerment: Empower the team to take action supporting departmental goals and objectives using new incentive ideas.
Position Requirements
Education & Technical Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
Experience: 10-15 years of aerospace/defense operations management with progressive leadership; minimum 7 years senior leadership managing 50 employees.
Industry Domain: Aerospace/Defense manufacturing.
Regulatory Compliance: Current ITAR compliance training and strict adherence required.
Certifications & Competencies
Certifications: AS9100D Lead Auditor and Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred).
Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, SmartView, Salesforce, ADP, Syspro, QMS, Planful, AwardCo.
Core Competencies: Strategic planning, aerospace quality systems (J-STD, IPC-620, IPC-620 Space), executive reporting, cross-functional collaboration.
EEO Statement
Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.