Operations Manager

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Located in Springfield, the 70+ employee facility (100,000+ sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek's centers of excellence for the manufacturing of medium to large complex landing gear and titanium components.

As part of the Central Division, you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs such as the Boeing 777 and Embraer E-2, and important military programs such as F-18, F-35, C-17 and C-130.

With a strong focus on the latest technology of manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and controlling all plant floor operations in a manner that ensures the highest possible levels of profitability, productivity, quality and on time delivery while maintaining a positive and safe work environment for the production of commercial and military landing gear.

• Drive manufacturing performance and on time delivery through supportive leadership, actively empowering employees at all levels, mentoring shift leaders, and building a collaborative workplace culture focused on safety and quality.
• Coordinate daily shop floor activities for the machining of aerospace components, primarily 5, 7, and 8 axis machines, including but not limited to:
  • CNC Lathes, CNC Gap Lathes, Millturns, CNC Mills (3-5 axis), CNC Bridge Mills, CNC Boring Mills.
• Facilitate effective cross communication with other departments to meet plant-wide goals and objectives.
• Lead the development and real-time adjustment of production plans, communicating & delegating to shop-floor teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Hire direct reports, approve appointments, organizational changes and overtime for the site.
• Provide operational oversight for the proper use of equipment & materials to maximize safety, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Monitor performance metrics against plant goals, identifying variances and leading cross-functional teams to plan and execute operational improvement initiatives.
• Utilization of the FMS system (Flexible Manufacturing System).
• Understand shop flow and contribute to planning for new work scopes or contracts and their impact on production.
• Enforce site health, safety, and security standards, driving compliance and risk mitigation.
• Document accurately and in accordance with all protocols, such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Minimum 10 years of operational management experience within a manufacturing company.
• Machining critical components or Aerospace industry preferred.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Strong motivational and coaching abilities that empower employees to collaborate and exceed production targets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve major production bottlenecks and lead new program implementation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma tools and techniques.

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