HarcoSemco is a Custom Aerospace Components Manufacturer. We have seen great success in innovating advanced manufacturing techniques in the design and fabrication of temperature sensors, thermocouple systems, interconnect cable-harness assemblies, probes, and sensors. For over 65 years, we have successfully supplied these products to the commercial, business, military jet, rotor, and spacecraft markets.
Located in Branford, CT, we have an opportunity for a results-driven and growth-oriented Operations Manager. The Operations Manager plays a vital role in overseeing the daily operations of our Business Unit, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. This position requires a strong leader capable of managing staff, optimizing resources, and maintaining high standards of customer service.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a "US Person" as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, 15 CFR 734.2(b)(2)(ii), 10 CFR 810.3, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required. "US Person" includes a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Operations Manager directs manufacturing operations through the development, execution, and continuous improvement of lean strategies to exceed metrics in People, Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery. Oversees all areas of manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.
- Primary responsibility for the overall profit and loss of the business unit's product lines.
- Work closely with the Business Unit Manager to grow the business.
- Support the development of new product introduction in concert with tasks of the New Product Development Group and Sales
- Develop and maintain the required skills of employees within the business unit. Develop and maintain compliance with all approved operating budgets.
- Maintain daily cost, schedule, and quality metrics on the Production floor.
- Ensure operations conform to federal, state, and local regulations.
- Provide the leadership and management necessary for the continuous improvement of the unit's processes and overall performance to meet objectives and goals.
- Maintain inventory levels within established limits.
- Responsible for the proper staffing and performance reviews of all business unit personnel.
- Responsible for the administration and compliance to all customer contracts.
- Ensure business unit compliance to all internal and external quality / operating policies, procedures and standards
- Directs Production Control Manager, Team Leads, and Manufacturing Engineers.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines and easily adapt to changing situations.
- Computer literacy - shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications.
- Promote and demonstrate positive customer relations in all business unit activities. Must be able to actively engage with employees, supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and other managers on the floor.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. MBA Preferred.
- 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 5 of which must be in a management / supervisory capacity.
- Requires broad technical or administrative experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Manufacturing background is a plus.
- 5+ years in People development.
- Demonstrated effective Project Management.
- Aerospace industry experience preferred.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Will have a thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods and techniques, and related equipment.
- Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Must be familiar with product construction and application.
- Must have complete knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations.
- This position requires that the person be a highly organized individual, who is self-motivated, and can work independently.
- Must have very strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
- Will be computer literate, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications.
- Must have a thorough understanding of production scheduling and shop Operations.
- Knowledge of Visual Software or ERP a plus.
- Must be able to develop and maintain the required skills of employees within the business unit
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work in an office and manufacturing environment; work performed in a climate-controlled office area adjacent to the production floor
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Domestic and International Travel up to 25%.
- Must be able to sit or stand to perform work.
- Must be able to use a computer, monitor, or other office-related technology to complete work tasks.
- Sitting, standing, reaching, climbing, bending, and moving about the facility.
What do we offer:
- Competitive compensation.
- Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays.
- 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective on 1st of the month after hire date.
- Company provided Life and Disability Insurance.
- Tuition assistance program.
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HarcoSemco
$100,000-140,000.
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Apr 27, 2025