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Operations Manager

Ultra Maritime and Careers
Columbia, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilized on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defense customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, and expendables.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
Manages Production Supervisors who are responsible for managing the daily manufacturing operations. Follows policies and procedures to ensure Management of Production Supervisors, Material Management Personnel and Production Engineers are managing the daily manufacturing operations. Follows policies and procedures to ensure volume, quality and cost goals are met. Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports. Works directly for the Audio Products Line of Business Director to ensure manufacturing goals and operations objectives are met to support customers.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Job Description
Manages the production teams to ensure the manufacturing of products in planned quantities, at budgeted cost, and of desired quality. Ensures all safety procedures are followed and metrics met. Investigates, trouble-shoots and provides solutions to more complex production problems that are elevated. Liaisons with functional or operational area managers (e.g. in Supply Chain or Program Management) to understand current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities. Leads activities and projects to support continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
Additional Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Plus 3 years people leader experience
  • Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Background in Commercial B2B Sales preferred
  • Strong background in planning, inventory, customer service, and logistics
  • Proven ability to manage people, negotiate effectively, and drive results
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a respectful, and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
As a defense contractor, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and security. We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, conduct pre-employment background checks and substance abuse screening.
We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!
Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email
careers@ultra-us-gbs.com
Company: Ultra Maritime

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