Operations Manager

Location
Santa Ana, CA
Contact the Search Consultant
DJ Suitca
Core Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of manufacturing or engineering management experience

Preferred Requirements:
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methods
  • Previous manufacturing experience in the aerospace or defense industry

The successful candidate will direct and coordinate manufacturing and operations, ensuring cost-effective use of manpower, equipment, and resources to meet targets for profitability, quality, and on-time delivery. They will also partner with sales, inspection, and purchasing to optimize output, support new product launches, and maintain customer satisfaction.

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Responsibilities:
  • Lead manufacturing operations across molding, assembly, engineering support, and production control.
  • Manage production schedules, inventory, reporting, and variance analysis to minimize scrap and maximize yield.
  • Oversee manpower, equipment, and resources to achieve profitability, safety, quality, and on-time delivery targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement through Lean practices (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standardized work, etc.).
  • Supervise and develop managers/supervisors, ensuring effective performance management, training, and workforce engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, plan capital equipment, and optimize operational efficiency to sustain long-term growth.

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.

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