Sr. Operations Manager

Sr. Operations Manager Albany International Corp. - 3.4 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details 15 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Manufacturing facility Community relationship building Quality improvement programs in engineering Financial acumen Manufacturing company experience Implementing lean manufacturing processes Full Job Description Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft. Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many defense programs. AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's needs. Responsible for a major portion of processing operations in a plant. The operations manager is a senior role which involves overseeing the production of goods and/or provision of services. It's an operations manager's job to make sure an organization is running as well as it possibly can, with a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of customers and clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

Promotes good relations with community, government agencies and customers. Leads the team and represents the organization by positive example. Act as the overall management authority for the day to day production planning, manufacturing and shipment of each production program. (Authority to make tactical decisions across functional areas). Ownership of department safety, quality, and on-time-delivery performance. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the business unit. Achieve business plan financial performance in all areas of influence. Serve as a key link between Human Resources and production supervision in the management of safety, engineering and manufacturing staffing, staff utilization and performance coaching. Lead, coach, or influence all direct and indirect employees affiliated with the business unit. This includes not only the Production Team Leaders and Operators but also the Manufacturing/CI/Engineering resources. Responsible for staffing allocations between all production programs to maximize efficiency. Serve as a key link between all functions of the business as they support the manufacturing process. Execute planned production for current and upcoming production programs. Drive production organization in execution of timely deliveries that support production program requirements. Assist/coordinate with other organizational functions in the identification and implementation of process improvements. Observe, support and contribute to Company safety programs, policies, and initiatives, ensuring a culture of safe work habits is prevalent within the organization. Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Industrial Management or related field, or current pursuit of the degree. 7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience. Experience in continuous improvement and lean applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated understanding of business acumen

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Aerospace, understanding the requirements of government and commercial customers Working knowledge of SAP Program Management experience/understanding - As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons. Visa sponsorship is not being offered