Operations Manager

About Us

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an Operations Manager for our Thomasville, Georgia facility-a key site within Pursuit Aerospace's network specializing in airfoils, fan blades, and round parts for commercial and military jet engines. With approximately 130 employees and $50 million in annual revenue, Thomasville plays a critical role in delivering precision-machined components that meet the highest standards of aerospace performance and reliability.

This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and technical operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, and continuous improvement. The Operations Manager drives daily performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while building organizational capability and ensuring operational excellence.

At Pursuit Aerospace, we are looking for an operations leader who thrives in a dynamic, technically sophisticated, and team-oriented environment, someone who can balance day-to-day execution with strategic thinking and long-term improvement.

Location: Thomasville, GA

This is a full-time role that may require some extended hours and weekends, as needed.

• Provide leadership and direction for all production and technical operations to achieve business objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with site and company goals for growth, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage daily production operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of delivery schedules.
• Drive a Kaizen-based culture of continuous improvement focused on throughput, yield, and waste reduction.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve complex production issues, support new product introductions, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Champion compliance with AS9100, OSHA, and applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to efficiency, downtime, scrap, and productivity; lead corrective action plans where needed.
• Support capital planning and technology improvements to ensure long-term competitiveness.
• Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors, engineers, and team leads to build leadership depth and operational capability.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning across the organization.
• Ensure effective maintenance practices and equipment reliability to minimize downtime and sustain production performance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing or precision machining, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

• Demonstrated success managing small-to-mid-scale, but complex aerospace manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication, machining, and special processes for airfoils or rotating components.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and implementing Lean manufacturing…