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Operations Manager

ASTECH Engineered Products
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2025

MUST have Aerospace AND Management Experience

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to oversee our organization's daily operations and drive strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in management, project management, and business development. This role is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency, enhancing productivity, and achieving overall business goals.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directs the manufacture of products at the lowest possible cost with the highest quality.

2. Develops/inputs the manpower loading, capacity plan, inventory management and delivery commitment.

3. Develops a high-performance team by supervising Operational and Technical staff to include, but not limited to, hiring, staff development, counseling and corrective action, training, performance evaluation and motivation.

4. Plans, organizes and implements lean manufacturing principles in the Value Stream reducing operational costs and improving customer satisfaction.

5. Works with internal customers to assure schedule consciousness and appropriate workflow through the shop to ensure meeting external customer demand.

6. Monitors, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of operations to ensure that all VSM objectives are met in support of the company’s vision and corrective actions are taken as required.

7. Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of simplification, standard work, process improvement and lean principles.

8. Leads and influences all elements of Value Stream (material, manpower, machines, etc) from material inputs to parts shipment including overall responsibility of Autonomous Maintenance, Product Flow, Production Control, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering activity, and Process Improvement to effect maximum level of productivity, quality and on-time delivery of product.

9. Educates, coaches and directs the Operational and Technical Teams to deliver Value Stream results.

10. Promote continuous improvement through employee involved work teams and use of visual controls.

11. Achieves on-time delivery to meet customer schedules,

12. Achieves successful resource management though utilization of ASTECH and supplier resources.

13. Assists resolution of technical problems in work area.

14. Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, by providing leadership in issues that involve “People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Lead-time & Inventory, and driving to excellence.

15. Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and

adherence to various government regulations.

16. Fully complies with the "ASTECH Engineered Products, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.

17. Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION

Requires 4-year degree in relevant engineering or business or equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree in business or finance/accounting desirable. Formal management training a plus.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

· 5 years of technical/manufacturing experience in an aerospace environment with 3 years supervisory/management experience strongly preferred.

· Proven experience in influencing, leading cross functional teams and driving change results orientation.

· Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization.

· Demonstrated commitment for process improvement with results.

· Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results.

· Customer-focused in meeting commitments of quality and delivery.

· Must possess demonstrated problem solving, manufacturing practice applications (e.g., SPC, Flow Charts, standardized work, KAIZEN, etc.).

· Must possess excellent demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, organizational and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· May require prolonged periods of sitting.

· May require periodic lifting up to 20 pounds.

· May require repetitive use of hands and good manual dexterity.

SAFETY – Directs compliance with applicable laws and regulations and product quality standards issued by OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

QUALITY – Reinforces commitment to quality performance in all aspects of every task or project performed.

EEO/AAP – Directs the involvement of management in area of responsibility in contributing to the development and implementation of an approved Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance and the intent of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May require prolonged periods of sitting.

May require periodic lifting up to 20 pounds.

May require repetitive use of hands and good manual dexterity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000

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