Senior Operations Manager

Salary: $165,000-$185,000/yr DOE

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The Senior Operations Manager is a key high-level leader responsible for overseeing daily activities, optimizing organizational processes, and driving strategic initiatives to ensure efficiency and profitability.

This role will provide hands‑on leadership to the manufacturing team within a high-energy, customer‑and mission‑focused environment. Focus will be on the primary responsibilities of developing people, leading a high‑performing team, ramping up a microelectronics production line and driving continuous and sustainable improvement in operating metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost and lead time) within the manufacturing factory. Results will be accomplished utilizing a data driven approach to achieve process standardization and the application of lean manufacturing and operations methodologies.

This role interfaces cross‑functionally across the Stellant Systems organization and will coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Mission Assurance/Quality, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering functions.

The ideal candidate will have an RF and microelectronics background. They will be a passionate, lean transformation champion with demonstrated success in driving transformation (both process and culture) and the ability to train the team while simultaneously driving quantifiable improvement in operating metrics.

• Operational Planning & Strategy:
  • Translate operations goals into actionable daily production plans and long‑term production team roadmaps.
  • Meet production area annual operation plan targets.
  • Lead Manufacturing/Operations processes to ensure tools, processes, and staff are aligned to business needs.
  • Develop Manufacturing/Process Technology roadmap and required capital planning.
  • Support pursuits and proposals in the business, including review, approval and the generation of production schedules.
  • Communicate production strategies broadly to expedite adoption and institutionalization of best practices.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet operations goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
• Leadership:
  • Manage and mentor an operations team while building a culture that supports workforce engagement, retention and efficiency improvements.
  • Develop cross‑functional and team relationships that support a “one team” approach to execution.
  • Serve as key leader of a manufacturing team providing leadership, strategy, and execution of day‑to‑day operations.
  • Establish and maintain an effective and clearly defined training plan for area(s) of responsibility.
  • Provide strong communication and presentation skills. Deliver progress and production reports to executive team members routinely and as requested.
• Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization:
  • Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify/reduce bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and continuously improve workflows utilizing KPIs and visual management.
  • Analyze metrics and drive root cause /…