Plant Operations Manager; AEROSPACE​/DEFENSE

We are representing a FORTUNE 500 Aerospace/Defense organization who is actively seeking a Plant Operations Manager at their flagship operation due to a recent divisional promotion. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position has been coined by Executive Leadership as a "high visibility" role. This is a 600+ employee/$500M campus.

• Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant Operations Manager is responsible for leading (5) direct reports while leading multiple value streams.
• Directly manage short-term/tactical and long-term/strategic operational activities for department.
• Establish and enforce processes and procedures that support safety, quality, financial, and production goals.
• Interview, hire, mentor/develop, and evaluate departmental personnel.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities for Lean and Continuous Improvement implementation.
• Manage and/or contribute toward capital project activities.
• Track and report upon key metrics/KPIs to leadership.
• Work cross functionally with other department heads

• 5+ years of leadership experience within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Significant experience implementing Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Previous exposure to continuous manufacturing environments a plus

Our client offers a generous portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits, an energetic and collaborative culture, and clear advancement opportunities. A comprehensive relocation assistance package is available to especially qualified candidates outside of the immediate geographic area