Aerospace Operations Manager

Aerospace Operations Manager PPG Industries, Inc $175,000-$200,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 20% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Vo retirement plan United States, California, Mojave 11601 United Street (Show on map) May 25, 2026 PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our large-scale aerospace sealants manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing production processes, ensuring safety and quality standards, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence to meet business objectives. This is a fully onsite position in Mojave, California reporting to the Plant Manager. Key Responsibilities Production Management Oversee all manufacturing operations including mixing, blending, filling, and packaging of aerospace grade sealants Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments Monitor, develop and implement strategies for improvement of production metrics including throughput, yield, quality, and efficiency Coordinate with planning and supply chain teams to optimize material flow and inventory levels Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all quality control standards Manage and lead team of production engineers and technicians Safety & Environmental Compliance Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations Lead safety initiatives and maintain excellent safety performance metrics Oversee hazardous material handling and waste management programs Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols Quality Assurance Maintain product quality standards and specifications Collaborate with Quality Control/Quality Assurance teams to timely resolve quality issues Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and customer specific quality requirements across the manufacturing process Team Leadership & Development Lead and develop a team of 50-100+ manufacturing personnel including engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management Foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement Conduct regular team meetings and communication sessions Manage staffing levels and overtime to meet production requirements Operational Excellence Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities Optimize equipment utilization and minimize downtime Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and R D teams Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service on delivery commitments Support new product introductions and process improvements Participate in capital project planning and implementation Qualifications Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Six Sigma Black Belt or Green belt certification preferred Experience with chemical or aerospace materials manufacturing, exposure to sealants, coatings, paints, or similar process industries Experience with QAP or similar ERP systems #

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The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$200,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 20% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon'tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellentoperators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going tohttps://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please emailrecruiting@ppg.com. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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