Operations Manager

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Manager, Operations who leads and manages the day-to-day production operations for on time delivery to Applied Composites’ customers, while aligning tasks with company policies and procedures. Responsible for production reorganization, managing vendors and consultants, as well as internal employees.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities

• Initiates plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital
• Ensures attainment of business objectives, and production schedules while ensuring product standards that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations
• Leads the Production Team in achieving tasks, schedules and goals
• Develops a world-class operations organization by providing training, coaching and counseling, and top grading as appropriate
• Confirms that resources are utilized effectively and drive improvements
• Ensures general safety, and compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and company requirements
• Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs
• Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Job Specifications

Education: Post-Secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectation

Years’ Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Solid experience in production engineering, production management, or related activity
• Experience with and advanced training in Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques with significant exposure to kanban managed supply chain
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficient, including Microsoft Windows software application
  
  

Benefits

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.