Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Description: Lead the shop floor building aircraft trainers for Boeing, the U.S. military and major airlines. Safety Training Systems is growing and adding production staff to support new contracts. We need an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to run daily production, develop the team and deliver on schedule, on budget and to spec. The salary range is $80,000–$110,000 (depending on experience) plus full benefits and bonus opportunities. Why This Role Shape operations at a growing company. You’ll help build the team, the processes and the shop standards. Work on custom, high-visibility products. These are full-scale aircraft cabin, door and systems trainers, not commodity parts. Have direct access to company leadership and real authority to make improvements. Medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability. 401(k) with company match after one year. Paid holidays, plus paid vacation after six months. What You’ll Do Lead production supervisors, fabricators and assemblers, and run daily shop operations. Reports to the President & CEO. Plan and schedule work, track performance, and resolve delays, material shortages and resource constraints before they hit delivery. Make sure products are built to engineering drawings, specifications, contract requirements and quality standards. Set and enforce manufacturing procedures, training requirements, safety practices and accountability. Work with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management to solve technical problems and reduce program risk. Drive continuous improvement in flow, efficiency, quality, cost, workplace organization and on-time delivery. Keep equipment, tooling and work areas maintained, organized and safe. Support customer audits, inspections, readiness reviews and formal test events. Report production status, schedule performance, staffing needs, risks and corrective actions to leadership. What You Bring 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience, including supervisory or management responsibility. A track record running production in a project-based, low-volume, high-mix environment. Strong grounding in production planning, scheduling, labor management and multidisciplinary manufacturing processes. Ability to read engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications and work instructions. A leader who holds people accountable, makes decisions and communicates clearly up and down the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (ITAR requirement). Preferred Aerospace, defense, aviation, simulation or training-device manufacturing background. Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, lean manufacturing and 5S. Experience supporting prime-contractor customers and DoD programs. Work Environment Split between office and active manufacturing floor. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and move safely through production areas. Occasional travel. About STS Safety Training Systems, LLC has designed and built aerospace training equipment in Tulsa since 1979. STS is ISO 9001:2015 certified, HUBZone-qualified and trusted by the largest defense and airline companies in the country. STS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Application Question(s): Are you willing to take a pre-employment drug screen following a conditional offer of employment? This position requires a background check following a conditional offer of employment. Are you willing to authorize one? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Manufacturing management: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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