Operations Manager

About the Opportunity: We're partnering with an established aerospace manufacturer seeking an Operations Manager to lead a complex precision manufacturing operation. Thisis a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands manufacturing operations and the realities of a machining environment and can drive performance across people, processes, capacity, and production.

What You'll Do: Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across machining, assembly, and related production areas Lead and develop supervisors, managers, and production teams while driving accountability at all levels Drive improvements in throughput, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, quality, and cost Oversee production priorities, capacity, labor planning, scheduling, and workflow across multiple manufacturing areas Establish and manage operational KPIs and reporting to improve visibility and decision-making Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and CNC Machining to resolve production challenges Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on bottleneck reduction, machine utilization, workflow, and productivity Support capital planning, resource allocation, and longer-term operational strategy What You Bring 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing operations Strong understanding of machining operations, including CNC machining, machine utilization, capacity, scheduling, tooling, and production workflow Hands-on understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in production planning, scheduling, inventory, capacity, and manufacturing execution Experience leading supervisors/managers and sizable manufacturing teams Proven track record improving throughput, delivery, productivity, efficiency, or cost Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and data-driven operational management Experience within complex, high-mix manufacturing environments Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred; medical device, automotive, and other complex manufacturing backgrounds will be considered Lean / Continuous Improvement experience preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field preferred Why This Opportunity This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of a key manufacturing operation and directly influence how the business performs and scales. You'll have the ability to develop the leadership team, strengthen operational systems, improve manufacturing performance, and make a measurable impact within an established aerospace organization. Message me directly or email joe@skylimit-systems.com to start the conversation!