Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Some things that we would like:

• Electro-mechanical assembly knowledge/experience: We make high-tech, high toleranced equipment.
• Lean or 6 sigma process improvement “tools”. We would like a candidate to have experience with 5S, fishbone diagram, 8D, etc, etc... And using that experience in a measured approach to drive process improvement."

Location: Lodi, NJ

Salary: $100 - 150K

• Aerospace / Defense industry is a must
• The candidate needs to have a technical background

Operations Manager
 
Reports to:

 
Summary:
The Operations Manager will provide leadership, direction, to the organization’s operations team. This person will ensure efficient output, revenue attainability, and support structured growth for long term strategic goals.
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Manage all aspects of manufacturing operations, including machining, painting, customer service, and general assembly.
• Implement production planning, scheduling, and budget planning processes, including cost and capital expenditures (ROI justification). Analyze costs, variances and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Review and optimize current manufacturing processes, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and future demand.
• Coordinate with other business units to set up centers of excellence to ensure total revenue targets are met while maximizing revenue.
• Collaborate with and support internal departments (Finance, Sales, Supply Chain) within a matrix structure. 
• Ensure compliance with export control and adherence to ITAR and EAR standards, as well as EHS/OSHA regulations.
• Lead the product realization process for prototyping and small serial production.
• Develop and execute annual plans in coordination with senior management, considering program expansion, volume increases, and future business needs.
• Facilitate technology transfer between Europe and the U.S. sites for production processes.