Operations Manager

Individual will participate and provide tactical business processes to successfully manage the operations. The incumbent will proactively manage and direct all manufacturing operations and team with functional leaders to meet customer
requirements and achieve and/or exceed profit plan and AOP targets.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Job Summary

Coordinates all manufacturing processes to meet established plant forecast and budget goals and objectives.
Provide direction on manufacturing process upgrades and establishes acceptable work instruction standards
Maintains manufacturing quality standards to meet all customer requirements
Plans with scheduling the flow of manufacturing material to ensure improved OTD
Implements and drives lean and six sigma projects to improve business operations and improve overhead rates and operating margins
Develop department capital and operating budgets
Improves quality, cost, yield, productivity, safety, and delivery.
Maintain employee relationships striving for continuous improvement
Review and approve organizational structure, staffing and training of manufacturing personnel
Selects and decides on operating methods, purchases and requirements of machinery and equipment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Production line flow and operational acumen
Lean manufacturing skills and tools
Team leadership
Interpersonal communications skills
Internal customer relations/management skills
DMAIC process skills

Required Experience and Education

BA in Business or Operations degree is preferred, MBA preferred
Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing of electronic, mechanical and or Aerospace and Automotive assembly environment or related business
Experience in working cross functionally with other functional leaders in a matrix environment
Experience in Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Project, Windows, Excel, Microsoft Project
Proficient with MRP/ERP systems
Resource Allocation
Management Support
Technical expertise in general manufacturing environment
Experience with MRP/ERP systems
High tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership skills

Base Compensation: USD 101,000.00 - 127,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

1885 N. Batavia Street
Orange, CA, 92865
United States

Ducommun Inc.

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