Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Senior Manager Operations to join our team in Santa Maria, California. This is an on-site role and must be based in Santa Maria, CA. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily production and associated functions including Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics. Incorporates best-in-class practices to increase productivity and improve efficiencies.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Oversees all phases of the production process to ensure compliance with established procedures, manufacturing standards, and approved processes
• Directly develops and manages production and associated function personnel
• Ensures the manufacture of quality products, on-time, and in an efficient manner through effective management of the direct labor workforce
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to meet customer demands for on-time delivery
• Determine production head count needs, re-allocating existing personnel or requesting additional resources as needed
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Ensure employees are trained properly for their respective function and are aware of the QMS, AS9100, and related procedures governing the manufacture of aerospace products
• Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Work with Human Resources on coaching, counseling, disciplining employees. Develop, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards
• Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all state and federal regulations, Company policies, and procedures
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Associate Degree, Trade/Technical Certificate, and or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Experience:

• 10+ years of direct experience is required.

Skills:

• Technical capacity, problem solving/analysis, leadership, project management, initiative, time management, and communication proficiency

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• N/A

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE

• N/A

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages team for adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines. Manages team performance and is responsible for training and coaching.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location.

Salary Range Transparency: $130,000- $150,000 annually, depending on candidate qualifications

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 15% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture