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Job Description
PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead a critical ordnance value stream supporting aerospace and defense programs. This role owns end-to-end performance across production, manufacturing engineering, product test, and quality, with direct accountability for delivery, operational execution, and business performance.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, execution-driven leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and can drive results through accountability and cross-functional alignment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production, manufacturing engineering, test, and quality
• Drive on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and overall value stream performance to meet customer and business commitments
• Own value stream performance including revenue, cost, productivity, and inventory
• Identify and resolve production constraints, partnering with engineering, quality, and supply chain to maintain flow and output
• Lead and develop supervisors and production teams across multiple manufacturing cells
• Establish clear operating rhythms, KPIs, and accountability to ensure consistent execution
• Maintain strong floor presence to monitor performance and address issues in real time
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards
• Leverage the Ralliant Business System (RBS) and Lean principles to drive execution, accountability, and measurable improvements in delivery performance, throughput, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience
• Aerospace, defense, or similar complex, regulated manufacturing environment required
• Proven track record improving delivery performance, schedule adherence, and operational execution
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across production, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Strong ERP and production reporting experience

Leadership Profile

• Hands-on, execution-driven leader with a strong bias for action
• Holds teams accountable and drives performance through clear expectations
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-demand environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to remove barriers and deliver results
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization

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About Us
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About the Team
About Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC)
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC's experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.
PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, pursuant to our subcontractor status on highly sensitive national security matters, Mechanical Assemblers and all other floor personnel who frequently shift cell assignments, as well as any personnel directly working with the following contract are subject to the following contractual provision: THAAD PRIME Flowdowns (H-Clauses) H-42 FOREIGN PERSONS, paragraph D., "All employees of all entities that make up the Contractor's team, whether subcontractors, consultants, or anyone who works with or on behalf of the Contractor will be citizens of the U.S." Accordingly, only U.S. citizens will be qualified to fill these roles. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.