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Operations Manager
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Burlington, Skagit County, Washington, 98233, USA
Listing for:
DSJ Global
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: USD
160000 - USD
181000 per annum
Operations Manager – Advanced Aerospace Composites
Location: Burlington, WA (Skagit Valley), onsite
A global leader in advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry is hiring an Operations Manager for its Burlington, WA site. The plant has a strong culture built on safety, inclusion and teamwork. This leader will run daily operations, lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality production.
What You'll Do
- Build and sustain a strong behavior-based safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and timely corrective action.
- Develop processes that balance cost, quality, delivery, safety and morale to fully meet customer requirements.
- Lead cross-functional problem solving using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
- Manage and report plant capacity, covering both people and equipment, and identify short-, medium- and long-term capital needs.
- Set SMART objectives tied to plant and strategic goals, and follow through to results.
- Communicate monthly and quarterly production targets, including deliveries and late orders.
- Develop and retain talent to build a strong succession pipeline.
- Lead operations during customer and industry audits, including AS9100 and Nadcap.
What You'll Bring
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Aerospace, Mechanical or another Engineering discipline. An MBA is a plus.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible operations management experience in aerospace.
- Supervisory experience and job shop experience (both required).
- Proven success implementing Lean and Daily Management Systems (DMS).
- Logistics, materials and supply chain experience (preferred).
- Proficiency with ERP/MES, Power BI and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
- U.S. person status (citizen, permanent resident or other eligible status).
Why This Role
- A highly visible leadership role at an industry-leading Aerospace materials company.
- Competitive base salary plus bonus.
- Benefits include health coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, a 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
- A strong plant culture focused on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
- The chance to shape operations, capital planning and talent development at the site.
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