Head of Operations
Core
Lead manufacturing operations for advanced lightweight composite materials (carbon fiber, resins, prepregs) to ensure safe, efficient, compliant production meeting customer and business requirements.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Operations (Manufacturing)
Builds
Production of carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs, and engineered core composite structures
Domain
Aerospace composites manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production features (composite materials)
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory compliance, operational strategy, budget management, workforce leadership, organizational change management
Preferred skills
Chemical Engineering background, experience in composite or chemical manufacturing, cross-functional collaboration, talent development
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, QMS tools
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations for safety and efficiency; Develop operational strategies for production, quality, cost, and delivery targets; Drive continuous improvement via Lean/Six Sigma; Provide strategic leadership for Quality Assurance and Control; Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS); Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance; Lead workforce capability, training, and succession planning; Champion health, safety, environmental, and compliance culture; Manage operational budgets and KPIs to improve profitability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope
