Operations Manager II - Aircraft Modification (Aerospace)

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. The role may be performed in an office or hybrid environment and includes occasional travel, site visits, facility inspections, and work on manufacturing floors.

Estimated starting salary: $113,428.57–$155,964.28 annually, plus performance-based annual incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, command and control, communications, ISR, force protection, and national security solutions for defense, government, commercial, and international customers.

What you will do

• Oversee complex manufacturing operations, production control, and inventory control activities.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives to increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Prepare, manage, and optimize operational budgets.
• Establish and enforce operational policies, procedures, safety practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, supervise, direct, evaluate, and develop operations staff while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, operations, business, logistics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 9+ years of operations management experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role; 13 years of related experience may substitute for a degree.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, inventory management, production principles, materials management systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience interpreting technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and operational documentation.
• Previous supervisory experience and the ability to maintain staff competence.
• U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP, MES, and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Assembly, Integration, and Test practices.
• Understanding of airworthiness, safety programs, and operational readiness.
• Aerospace and defense, U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. military experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match on contributions up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and performance-based annual incentive pay.
• Safety-first, collaborative, innovation-focused work environment.