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Ducommun

Sr. Operations Manager

Joplin, MO · On-site

Senior Operations Manager The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership and oversight for ... * Assist in developing and implementing operational strategies that improve productivity ...

Ducommun

Sr. Operations Manager

Joplin, MO · On-site

Senior Operations Manager The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership and oversight for ... * Assist in developing and implementing operational strategies that improve productivity ...

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Sr. Operations Manager

Ducommun

Joplin, MO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Ducommun rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Senior Operations Manager

 The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership and oversight for manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives are met while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. 

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. 

Our Facility in Joplin, Missouri manufactures state-of-the-art wiring harnesses for Aerospace and Defense Industries.

Job Summary

  • Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations across assigned production areas to ensure safety, quality, delivery, labor utilization, and productivity goals are achieved.
  • Promote a productive work environment focused on accountability, communication, teamwork, professionalism, and employee engagement.
  • Partner with Production Managers, Supervisors, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve operational issues and improve workflow efficiency.
  • Monitor production metrics, labor utilization, scrap, efficiency, and on-time delivery performance and implement corrective actions where needed.
  • Ensure work environments are safe, organized, and compliant with Company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive operational consistency and standardization across multiple shifts and departments          
  • Review and analyze production data to identify trends, deficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean manufacturing principles, waste reduction, labor optimization, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
  • Assist in developing and implementing operational strategies that improve productivity, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
  • Support budgetary objectives through effective labor management, cost control, and operational planning.
  • Assist with capacity planning, staffing alignment, and operational forecasting to support business demands and growth objectives.          
  • Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development for Production Managers, Supervisors, and operational personnel.
  • Hold teams accountable for operational performance, attendance, professionalism, safety, and execution of responsibilities.
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and disciplinary processes for operations personnel.
  • Address employee performance concerns through coaching, counseling, and corrective action when necessary.
  • Build trust and credibility with employees through balanced leadership, communication, consistency, and professionalism.         
  • Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
  • Perform other assignments, projects, and operational initiatives as required.

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