Sr. Manager Operations

General Summary

Oversees and gives direction to company production operations, including assembly, test, and integration departments. Develops and implements programs to ensure that finished products meet all engineering specifications and quality standards. Establishes standards and measurement systems to monitor production performance.

Monitors the loading and execution of production assembly and test departments to meet company schedule and revenue requirements. Directs the transition of new products from engineering to production, working with test engineering to achieve effective test solutions.

Reviews and approves the testing and evaluation methods of standard and special devices, monitoring and ensuring the conformance to all Astronics quality processes and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages production teams engaged in electronic or electro-mechanical assembly of precision components, subassemblies and finished products.
• Develops new or improved manufacturing processes and conducts manufacturing feasibility studies for proposed new product designs.
• Ensures the efficient flow of products through all phases of production.
• Collaborates with the finance organization in assuring the proper cost accounting procedures for production operations.
• Prepares and presents status reviews to Operations management on key production objectives such as reduction in defective assemblies and on-time delivery.
• Acts as liaison with the production planning organization regarding prioritization of production schedules and product delivery commitments.
• Supports the transition of new products from engineering to production, working with test engineering to achieve effective test solutions.
• Coordinates with the procurement organization to ensure that specialized parts, components, and materials acquired through subcontractors conform to technical specifications, quality standards and master project schedules.
• Performance management of direct reports. Develops and manages employee development goals and related training opportunities. Completes annual performance reviews of direct reports and recommends appropriate merit increases.
• Works with the customer service department to assure shared resources are allocated appropriately to meet all schedule demands.
• Performs corrective action investigations for both ICARS and CARS that have been issued to the production floor.
• May serve on cross-functional teams to address key operational issues.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field as well as 8-15+ years in manufacturing operations, with demonstrated P&L ownership and management responsibilities. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, MBA, or equivalent is a plus.
• Demonstrates expertise in the application of operational principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organization, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines and delivery schedules.
• Must possess the ability to resolve complex operational and production problems.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as needed.

Compensation

For individuals hired to work in California, Astronics Test Systems (ATS) is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to California. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience, as well as internal equity. A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000 annually.

Employment Eligibility Requirements

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check
• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

Astronics Test Systems offers a competitive benefit package including

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program