Aerospace Operations Manager

External

Ppg · - Mojave Plant

$175K–$200K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday

AgileComplianceCross-functional CollaborationLeadershipLeanMentoring

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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious.

Responsibilities

Production Management

Oversee all manufacturing operations including mixing, blending, filling, and packaging of aerospace grade sealants

Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments

Monitor, develop and implement strategies for improvement of production metrics including throughput, yield, quality, and efficiency

Coordinate with planning and supply chain teams to optimize material flow and inventory levels

Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all quality control standards

Manage and lead team of production engineers and technicians

Safety & Environmental Compliance

Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations

Lead safety initiatives and maintain excellent safety performance metrics

Oversee hazardous material handling and waste management programs

Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions

Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols

Quality Assurance

Maintain product quality standards and specifications

Collaborate with Quality Control/Quality Assurance teams to timely resolve quality issues

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality

Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and customer specific quality requirements across the manufacturing process

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop a team of 50-100+ manufacturing personnel including engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians

Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement

Conduct regular team meetings and communication sessions

Manage staffing levels and overtime to meet production requirements

Operational Excellence

Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives

Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities

Optimize equipment utilization and minimize downtime

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D teams

Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service on delivery commitments

Support new product introductions and process improvements

Participate in capital project planning and implementation

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