Job Description
Job Description
Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.
We are looking for a skilled Senior Manager Operations to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager Operations is responsible for managing the daily production and associated functions including Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics. Incorporates best-in-class practices to increase productivity and improve efficiencies.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Oversee all phases of the production process to ensure compliance with established procedures, manufacturing standards, and approved processes.
- Directly develops and manages production and associated function personnel.
- Ensure the manufacture of quality products, on-time, and in an efficient manner through effective management of the direct labor workforce.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to meet customer demands for on-time delivery.
- Determine production head count needs, re-allocating existing personnel or requesting additional resources as needed.
- Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Ensure employees are trained properly for their respective function and are aware of the QMS, AS9100, and related procedures governing the manufacture of aerospace products.
- Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Work with Human Resources on coaching, counseling, disciplining employees. Develop, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
- Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Associate Degree, Trade/Technical Certificate, and or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Experience:
- 10+ years of direct experience is required.
Skills:
- Technical capacity, problem solving/analysis, leadership, project management, initiative, time management, and communication proficiency.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- N/A
Other:
- Extended or irregular hours may be required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
- As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
- Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE
- N/A
SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION
- Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
- Manages team for adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines. Manages team performance and is responsible for training and coaching.
PROBLEM SOLVING
- Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.
Salary Range Transparency: $130,000 - $160,000 Annually
Featured Benefits:
- Up to 15% bonus potential (for bonus-eligible positions)
- Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
- 12 paid holidays
- Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
- And so much more!
Other Perks:
- Potential for growth within organization
- Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture