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Operations Manager – Milwaukee, WI
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a precision machining facility in a senior on-site leadership role within a respected aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. The position offers significant ownership and influence in a private equity-backed company serving aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and transportation sectors.
Operations Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Generous paid holidays and vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Collaborative, high-performance aerospace and defense culture
Operations Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of eight years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing
- Aerospace, defense, precision machining, or other regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Proven success leading multiple functions including production, quality, and supply chain
- Strong ERP or MRP systems expertise
- Working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D, ITAR, and export control requirements preferred
- Demonstrated lean and continuous improvement leadership in a fast-paced operation
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or related field preferred
- Strong financial, analytical, and people leadership skills with an ability to build accountability and culture
Operations Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Own full site performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people
- Direct daily operations across machining, assembly, and support functions to meet customer commitments
- Lead and develop functional managers in production, quality, supply chain, engineering, and maintenance
- Drive on-time delivery schedule adherence and recovery of jobs at risk using ERP and site reporting
- Manage the site operating budget while driving efficiency, margin, and cost performance
- Maintain compliance with AS9100 Rev D quality system, ITAR, and US export control requirements
- Lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, throughput, and lights-out machining
JOB ID: 183619
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Kalyn Schreckhise