Operations Manager

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world's largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as 'Stainless Steel Products' in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Summary: Responsible for the overall execution of the manufacturing plan. Works with clients and internal resources to provide the fabrication and delivery of products. Manages a team of supervisors to guarantee product fabrication and delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties, including, but not limited to:

• Responsible for the overall planning of production to meet forecast requirements on scheduled deliveries and to ensure maximum utilization of plant personnel and facilities.
• Responsible for the development of manufacturing operating effectiveness required to ensure the continuing effective operation of manufacturing facilities.
• Defines and recommends manufacturing objectives; develops specific short-term and long-range plans and programs together with supporting budget requests and financial statements.
• Responsible for the manufacture of all company products at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications as to quality, quantity, and schedules.
• Ensures prompt and economical purchase of required materials and supplies and delivery of finished products to customers.
• Responsible for maintenance of the inventories of semi-finished and finished products at proper levels, both as to quantity and value, consistent with the budgets and forecasts.
• Directs preparation of progress reports, manpower and facilities requirements forecasts.
• Responsible for installation and maintenance of all processing equipment used in manufacturing.
• Develops and recommends manufacturing policy and establishes Manufacturing Department's operating policies.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments of the company in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Formulates and installs standard practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs and production figures.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties with the work as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in science/engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 10 (ten) years diversified and progressively responsible experience in medium-sized or major metal shops and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 (five) years in a supervisory capacity with 2 (two) years of experience leveled directly under the General Manager (preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in industrial leadership and in planning, layout and production of complex metal trade shop operations.

Annual Target Salary = $140,000

2nd shift

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package, along with wellness benefits, a matching 401K plan, and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor