Drive continuous improvement in an aerospace environment Lead a team with full value stream ownership About Our Client Our client is a respected aerospace manufacturer known for delivering highly engineered products in a quality-driven and customer-focused environment. The organization is committed to operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement, creating strong opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement. Job Description Lead all production and operational activities within the value stream to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets. Manage staffing, resource allocation, capacity planning, and production priorities to meet customer demand. Ensure execution of production schedules while identifying and resolving operational constraints. Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline team members to build a high-performing organization. Foster a culture centered on accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Drive Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives to improve performance and eliminate waste. Utilize operational metrics and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and achieve business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to optimize results. Maintain accountability for key performance indicators including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, cost, inventory, and employee engagement. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline preferred. 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience leading supervisors and developing high-performing production teams. Proven track record of improving operational performance through Lean or continuous improvement methodologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Experience within aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable. What's on Offer Opportunity to lead a critical value stream with significant operational ownership. Visible leadership position with direct influence on business performance. Collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. Strong focus on employee development, coaching, and leadership growth. Clear path for advancement into senior operations and plant leadership roles.