$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Aviation Industry, Business Growth, Business Support, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Satisfaction, Electricity, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Military, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Planning, Quality Metrics, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Wire Harness
Location: Fall River, Massachusetts
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a growing aerospace manufacturing business that designs and manufactures specialist electrical connectors, cable assemblies, and power solutions used across commercial and military aviation.
Following significant investment and recent acquisition by a global aviation group, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This is a key leadership hire and an opportunity to play a major role in shaping the future of the operation.
Reporting directly to the President, you will take ownership of the entire manufacturing operation, leading production, quality, inventory, sourcing, and shipping functions while driving operational excellence across the facility.
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the manufacturing facility, ensuring customer commitments are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.
You will lead a team of approximately 23 employees, including production, quality, sourcing, inventory, and shipping functions, while overseeing a newly created Production Manager position.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading day-to-day manufacturing operations
- Driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Managing production planning, inventory control, and resource allocation
- Developing and mentoring operational teams
- Monitoring KPIs and implementing corrective actions where required
- Ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
- Driving quality standards within an aerospace and military manufacturing environment
- Supporting business growth through process improvements and operational scalability
- Partnering with senior leadership on strategic planning and future expansion
About You
We are looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys building high-performing teams.
You will ideally have:
- 7+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience
- Experience managing multiple operational functions including production, quality, supply chain, inventory, or logistics
- Strong production planning and workflow management experience
- A background within aerospace, defence, electrical manufacturing, precision manufacturing, or a similar technical environment
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- A data-driven approach to operational decision-making
Experience within AS9100, ISO environments, aerospace manufacturing, military products, electrical connectors, cable assemblies, or similar industries would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of $85,000 - $100,000
- Opportunity to join a growing aerospace manufacturing business
- Significant autonomy and operational ownership
- Leadership role with direct influence on company growth
- Long-term career progression within an expanding global group
If you are an experienced Operations Manager looking to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.