Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains technical procedures to ensure efficient daily operations in a focused area/process.
• Analyzes production data and updates standardized operating procedures to ensure consistent workflow.
• Timely disposition and problem solving for production problems.
• Implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Participates in problem solving to provide solutions for atypical or infrequent operational problems based on established guidelines.
• Adheres to and actively supports all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Understanding of complex manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, precision assembly, or test equipment).
• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Solid blueprint and GD&T understanding.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Knowledgeable in applying analytical methodologies to operational processes.
• Experience with process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Utilize solid understanding of manufacturing processes (mechanical disassembly/reassembly, CNC machine operations, testing) to support and mentor operations members.
• Proficiency with mechanical tools and measurement instruments and mechanical components.
• Understanding how tooling impacts repeatability, precision, and cycle time.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques and processes.
• Efficiently manages personal workload to meet deadlines and team goals.
• Understanding of Lean principles and how they apply in a manufacturing environment.

• CNC machining
• precision assembly
• test equipment
• AS9100
• ISO 9001
• blueprint interpretation
• GD&T
• process mapping
• value stream analysis
• root cause analysis

• problem solving
• analytical methodologies
• mentoring
• workload management
• team goals adherence