CareerPlan

Operations Manager

Manhattan, Kansas, USA, 66502Full-time$97k–$143k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Oversee daily manufacturing, inventory, and FAA repair station operations for an AS9100-certified electronics manufacturer serving aerospace and defense clients.

Role type

Senior Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Builds

High-quality, traceable PCBs, box builds, and environmental test products for aerospace/defense.

Domain

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Required skills

Lean manufacturing, AS9100/ISO9000 quality systems, ERP/MRP systems, OSHA regulations, production planning, inventory management, team leadership, data analysis, electrical theory.

Preferred skills

Aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, FAA repair station processes, government contract experience, PCB/box build operations.

Responsibilities

Manage supply, manufacturing, and FAA repair station operations ensuring compliance; Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste; Coordinate production planning and inventory using ERP/MRP; Monitor and analyze data to improve KPIs; Collaborate with engineering to align manufacturing with design goals; Build and lead a strong operations team.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC