Operations Manager - Mesa

Location: Mesa, AZ Department: 0625 Posted: 7/3/2026 Location Name: Mesa, AZ

Wage: Depends on Experience Annual Position Type: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift

FLSA: Salaried Exempt

Summary

The Operations Manager will lead the Operations team in Mesa, AZ that includes: Cable manufacturing, SiO2 Operations, Assembly Operations, Purchasing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. This is a Senior Management position responsible for continuing an operation that supports excellent customer service, on time delivery and unquestioned product quality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee Assembly, SiO2, Cable Manufacturing, Materials/Planning and Supply Chain
• Supervise the Operations team that includes Production Supervisors, Planners, and Maintenance
• Develop a strong and effective Operations team. Provide positive and objective coaching/mentorship of team members
• Implement an optimal organizational structure to grow and support the growing business in Mesa
• Focus on results: drive the team to achieve OTD, quality and financial metrics including revenue and profitability targets
• Participate in establishing Operations goals and objectives. Monitor progress
• Strive for superior customer service (on-time delivery and responsiveness)
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through rigorous root cause analysis, improvement initiatives and the application of Lean tools and techniques
• Plan and recommend necessary resources to ensure success, including capital equipment, team members, appropriate facilities, effective infrastructure and materials
• Promote environmental, health and safety philosophies and processes that reduce workplace injuries
• Emphasize and reinforce TMS Core Values, EHS/Quality policies and Safety procedures
  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum 7 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for growing a customer-focused business
• Bachelor’s Degree: Business or Engineering strongly preferred. MBA preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, teach, train and motivate others
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth industry; willing to be hands-on and take initiative
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office Suite
• Solid communication skills
• Strong orientation towards customer focus and teamwork
• Travel up to 15%
  
  

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.