Senior Manager, Operations
Apply NowCompany: HANWHA AEROSPACE USA LLC
Location: Newington, CT 06111
Description:
Senior Manager, Operations - Exempt
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight-critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents. We are always seeking to hire talented, hard-working, and committed individuals for roles in Operations (CNC Machining, Tool Making, and Fabrication/Assembly), Engineering, Quality, and other Support Roles.
Reporting to the Newington Site General Manager, the Senior Manager, Operations is responsible for overseeing all operational value streams within the organization. This role includes leading a matrixed organization comprised of Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Production Support, and highly skilled Machinists in the manufacturing of aerospace components. The Senior Manager, Operations is tasked with driving operational excellence, meeting performance metrics, and fostering continuous improvement across all value streams. This role also acts as a liaison with other functions and external customers.
Location: Based out of Newington, CT
Reports to: General Manager
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for all operational value streams, including long- and short-range resource planning (labor, equipment) to ensure effective and profitable operations, adjusting to changing customer or business needs as required.
Ensure Safety, Health, and Environmental compliance are incorporated into all activities, working cooperatively with the EH&S Manager to improve employee engagement in safety and environmental initiatives.
Execute manufacturing schedules to meet on-time delivery of products while adhering to quality standards and minimizing costs.
Oversee and manage the external supplier network to meet or exceed performance targets for delivery, quality, and cost.
Build and maintain strong, cooperative relationships with customers, resolving issues promptly to mitigate impacts on schedules or deliverables.
Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives across all value streams to improve established metrics.
Lead process improvement efforts to achieve highly capable processes and world-class yield rates.
Communicate effectively across the organization, ensuring feedback, updates, and information flow seamlessly between all levels and functions.
Lead supervisors and production employees, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, training, and compliance with company and legal requirements.
Proactively identify and escalate issues to senior management that may impact business objectives.
ISO 9002 Authority:
Not authorized to initiate, record, verify, or implement corrective actions or solutions to problems relating to product, process, or quality system but may recommend actions.
Various other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 50 lbs.
Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
Job Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline; or 8+ years of experience in engineering or production management.
5+ years of experience in a production environment, with at least 5 years in Aerospace Manufacturing management or program management.
3+ years of experience leading and managing a team in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop operational plans, and link financial outcomes with operational strategies.
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement; experience leading operational transformation.
Proficient organizational, communication, and leadership skills to effectively engage with individuals at all levels and cross-functional groups.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office for data analysis and preparing presentations.
Preferred: Master's degree in engineering, business, or an MBA. Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt or AME Silver certification, or equivalent Lean Manufacturing certification.
AAP Statement
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Subject to change with or without notice.
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight-critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents. We are always seeking to hire talented, hard-working, and committed individuals for roles in Operations (CNC Machining, Tool Making, and Fabrication/Assembly), Engineering, Quality, and other Support Roles.
Reporting to the Newington Site General Manager, the Senior Manager, Operations is responsible for overseeing all operational value streams within the organization. This role includes leading a matrixed organization comprised of Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Production Support, and highly skilled Machinists in the manufacturing of aerospace components. The Senior Manager, Operations is tasked with driving operational excellence, meeting performance metrics, and fostering continuous improvement across all value streams. This role also acts as a liaison with other functions and external customers.
Location: Based out of Newington, CT
Reports to: General Manager
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for all operational value streams, including long- and short-range resource planning (labor, equipment) to ensure effective and profitable operations, adjusting to changing customer or business needs as required.
Ensure Safety, Health, and Environmental compliance are incorporated into all activities, working cooperatively with the EH&S Manager to improve employee engagement in safety and environmental initiatives.
Execute manufacturing schedules to meet on-time delivery of products while adhering to quality standards and minimizing costs.
Oversee and manage the external supplier network to meet or exceed performance targets for delivery, quality, and cost.
Build and maintain strong, cooperative relationships with customers, resolving issues promptly to mitigate impacts on schedules or deliverables.
Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives across all value streams to improve established metrics.
Lead process improvement efforts to achieve highly capable processes and world-class yield rates.
Communicate effectively across the organization, ensuring feedback, updates, and information flow seamlessly between all levels and functions.
Lead supervisors and production employees, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, training, and compliance with company and legal requirements.
Proactively identify and escalate issues to senior management that may impact business objectives.
ISO 9002 Authority:
Not authorized to initiate, record, verify, or implement corrective actions or solutions to problems relating to product, process, or quality system but may recommend actions.
Various other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 50 lbs.
Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
Job Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline; or 8+ years of experience in engineering or production management.
5+ years of experience in a production environment, with at least 5 years in Aerospace Manufacturing management or program management.
3+ years of experience leading and managing a team in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop operational plans, and link financial outcomes with operational strategies.
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement; experience leading operational transformation.
Proficient organizational, communication, and leadership skills to effectively engage with individuals at all levels and cross-functional groups.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office for data analysis and preparing presentations.
Preferred: Master's degree in engineering, business, or an MBA. Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt or AME Silver certification, or equivalent Lean Manufacturing certification.
AAP Statement
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Subject to change with or without notice.