Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
Develop, coach, and support Supervisors and production teams while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
Execute the operational roadmap and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and operational excellence principles.
Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and capacity requirements.
Identify and remove production roadblocks to improve efficiency and performance.
Promote standard work, best practices, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies.
Conduct operational assessments and implement process improvements across teams and sites.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful production program execution.
Communicate operational goals, progress, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
Support skill development and succession planning within the operations team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments.
Proven experience managing production programs, teams, and operational performance.
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with SAP or ERP systems preferred.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.
Six Sigma experience or certification preferred.
Aerospace or aviation industry experience preferred.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
Preferred Skills
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Team Development & Coaching
Production Planning & Capacity Management
Budget Management
Operational Excellence
Root Cause Analysis
Cross-Functional Leadership
Information related to the position
The compensation range is $110,000 to $125,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus.
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
Your next opportunity starts here — here are the next steps
Review of your application
An initial conversation with a recruiter
One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)
After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.
Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
