Operations Manager (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Burbank, California, United States; approximately 20% travel required to support customers.

Salary: $167,500–$204,500 per year, with some roles potentially eligible for performance-based bonuses.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense markets, including brake control systems, cabin actuation solutions, satellites, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems.

What you will do

• Plan and direct assigned value streams, maintaining accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer commitments.
• Supervise staff and direct manufacturing of high-quality products at the lowest possible cost.
• Manage cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, supply chain, facilities, and other functions to exceed customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through the Crane Business System, lead kaizen events, develop the kaizen roadmap, communicate best practices, and track Standard Work achievement.
• Build, hire, coach, and develop a technically proficient, motivated, customer-focused team.
• Create data-driven action plans, sustain a safe workplace, define responsibilities, and improve team and operational performance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing focused on continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing, plus 3+ years managing one or more value streams.
• Advanced or expert knowledge of continuous improvement systems and tools.
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage one or more value streams with cross-functional direct reporting.
• Advanced or expert skills in employee development, team building, project management, and written and verbal communication.
• BA or BS degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and use required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, gowns, masks, hearing protection, and heel or wrist straps.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include loud noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes, and perform the stated physical requirements.
• Satisfactory background check required; FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug test pool.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to operational excellence, world-class processes, and lean manufacturing.
• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.