Plant / Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

ADDMAN Precision is seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead our precision machining facility focused on the aerospace and defense sector. As the site leader, you will oversee all aspects of daily operations, ensuring the delivery of mission-critical components with precision and quality. This high-impact leadership role will drive operational excellence, lead cross-functional teams, and execute strategic initiatives, including the successful oversight of ERP, MES, and QMS systems. Responsibilities also include future CAPEX planning and requests to support the growth of the company. Frequent interaction with executive leadership and the board of directors is expected, as well as collaboration with sales, engineering, and program management to optimize our internal and external supply chains.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and promote a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and practices.
• Lead production operations, overseeing CNC machining, post-processing, inspection, and shipment of aerospace and defense hardware.
• Manage production schedules, collaborating with engineering, sales, and program management to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate vendor and external site operations to ensure seamless integration with internal production plans.
• Develop and manage machine and facility maintenance plans, ensuring optimal performance of CNC 5-axis machining, heat treatment, and coating operations.
• Provide site leadership during the implementation and integration of ERP, MES, and QMS systems.
• Lead and grow the quality organization, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and other aerospace standards.
• Support procurement and installation of additional capacity and capabilities in line with strategic growth plans.
• Develop CAPEX plans and requests aligned with business growth objectives and oversee execution upon approval.
• Deliver operational feedback to sales and engineering to support quoting, proposals, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong communication with customers, ensuring alignment on production timelines, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Proactively address customer concerns and support long-term relationship development to drive customer satisfaction and retention.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, ensuring operational objectives are consistently met.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person citizenship status.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven commitment to a safety-first culture and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, capable of managing cross-functional teams in a high-performance environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and logistical abilities.
• Strong ability to adapt to changing priorities while exceeding customer expectations.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, with the ability to operate independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, including technical drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage customer communications, ensuring customer needs are met while aligning with operational capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (preferred); equivalent industry experience considered.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in precision machining, specifically within the aerospace and defense industries.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and post-processing operations.
• Prior responsibility for management leadership, including building and developing high-performance teams.
• Knowledge of AS9100 certification requirements and audit preparedness.
• Experience in CAPEX planning and execution to support business growth initiatives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This role operates in a high-precision manufacturing environment at our 45 Cooperative Way Wright City, MO 63390 location near St. Louis.
• Involves regular exposure to CNC machining equipment and related manufacturing processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit or stand as needed; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height, below the waist; lifting as required using proper techniques to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Ability to accomplish the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

ADDMAN Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.