Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Aerospace)

We're looking for a dynamic leader to drive our operational goals and inspire our teams. The Senior Manager will lead and motivate Production Supervisors and Managers to exceed customer expectations and quality standard;  tackle technical challenges, manage resources, and keep production and shipping on track. The Senior Manager will foster a culture of customer focus, technical excellence, problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and employee ownership. The Senior Manager will grow their leadership skills and business acumen, positioning them for a seamless transition into a General Manager position as part of the company's succession planning strategy.   Responsibilities:   Oversee operations across departments, ensuring efficiency. Manages performance and sets goals for Supervisor teams. Assigns, or delegates responsibility for, specified work or functional activities and disseminates policy to supervisors. Analyze reports and direct supervisors on plans and problem-solving. Crosstrain and move direct labor resources to increase utilization in the facility. Monitor costs, prepare budgets, generate financial reports to enhance cost-efficiency. Ensures schedule execution to meet shipping plans and OTD / TAT targets. Enforce policies, manage schedules, and ensure FAA compliance. Partner with Human Resources to resolve performance issues. Maintain high employee morale and safety standards.   Education & Experience:   Bachelor's degree and 10 years of operations leadership experience within the manufacturing industry (aerospace preferred). Technical background related to the overhaul and repair of gas turbine engines is a plus. Financial acumen and budgeting skills with the ability to work in a cost-effective manner. Ability to accurately interpret blueprints and work-in-process documents. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to have candid conversations and coach teams. Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities. Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt preferred. Expert in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.   Chromalloy's Leadership Capabilities Achieves Results - Is accountable and results driven; Has bias for action; Holds self and others accountable: Delivers on time with high quality Business Acumen - Understands the business, our critical success factors, and market tactics and strategies; Utilizes business understand to plan and prioritize; Demonstrates critical thinking; Translates strategy into aligned business actions People Leadership - Possesses Self Awareness; Authenticity, Integrity, Humility; Demonstrates courage in communication decision making; Delivers clear and respectful feedback; Creates psychological safety in teams; Enables collaborative problem solving Organizational Agility - Possesses interpersonal intelligence and skills; Collaborates up, down, and across to achieve results; Uses informal influence and persuasion; Marshals resources to get things done Innovation & Creativity - Possesses a growth mindset, learning agility, openness to new ideas; Active listener and probes; respectful of differing thoughts/opinions; Facilitating brainstorming and creative process; Systems awareness – demonstrates systems thinking