Sr. Operations Manager

Job Title: Sr. Operations Manager Reports To: Sr. Director of Operations Department: Operations Summary: The Senior Operations Manager, Machining is responsible for directing and optimizing all machining operations supporting the manufacture of highly engineered aerospace and semiconductor components. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for complex CNC machining, tool room operations, production planning, manufacturing execution, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement activities. The successful candidate will lead teams producing precision-machined components with extremely tight tolerances, complex geometries, and exacting quality requirements using advanced machining technologies and challenging materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, nickel-based superalloys, and semiconductor-grade materials. This position is accountable for achieving world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction while supporting growth initiatives in aerospace, defense, space, and semiconductor markets. Operations Leadership Lead all CNC machining, tool room, and supporting manufacturing operations for complex aerospace and semiconductor components. Oversee multi-axis milling, turning, mill-turn, Swiss machining, precision grinding, and specialized secondary operations. Ensure consistent execution of machining processes capable of maintaining tight tolerances and demanding surface finish requirements. Develop operational strategies that support high-mix, low-volume aerospace production as well as high-precision semiconductor manufacturing environments. Drive productivity improvement, capacity planning and equipment utilization across advanced machining technologies. Balance competing requirements within our toolroom to support both new product introduction and production Lead manufacturing readiness activities for both new product introductions and advanced customer programs. Industry-Specific Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field. 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience 5+ years leading machining operations producing complex precision components, with direct experience managing a multiple shift operation. Understands and can adjust approach across varied machining operations involving titanium, Inconel, high-temperature alloys, and precision semiconductor materials. Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to apply this knowledge as part of root cause analysis methodologies. Demonstrated ability to communicate machining strategy and linkage to results. Experience operating within AS9100, ISO 9001, and/or semiconductor manufacturing quality systems. Experience with limiting / reducing voluntary attrition. Preferred Experience supporting aerospace OEMs, space programs, defense contractors, semiconductor equipment manufacturers, or wafer fabrication supply chains. Background at a Tier 1 machining corporation (e.g. PCC). Experience with Theory of Constraints and managing inputs (personnel, equipment) accordingly to optimize output based on current constraints. Demonstrated experience driving one-person multiple machine strategies. Experience driving production in a rapid growth environment with shifting variables. Familiarity with automated machining cells, robotics, lights-out manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Strong understanding of process capability and statistical process control (SPC) Key Performance Indicators (Enhanced) The Senior Operations Manager will be accountable for: Safety Performance On-Time Delivery Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Labor Productivity Machine Utilization Scrap and Rework Reduction First Pass Yield Process Capability (Cp/Cpk) Customer PPM Performance Capacity Utilization Tooling Cost Management Inventory Accuracy EBITDA Contribution Employee Retention and Development Direct Reports: Supervi…

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