Operations Manager

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Salary: $110k to $125k a year

Operations Manager

Chatsworth, CA

Full time – Temp to hire

Monday through Friday – 8am to 4pm

$110k to $125k a year depending on experience.

 

A leading manufacturer of custom engineered products, serving aircraft manufacturers, airliners, aircraft operators, completion centers and MROs worldwide is seeking an Operations Manager to join their team in Chatsworth.

 

Summary: The Operations Manager is responsible for the end-to-end operational leadership of an aerospace manufacturing facility operating under AS9100 and FAA Part 145 Repair Station regulatory frameworks. This role oversees production, repair station activities, customer interface, quoting support, scheduling, cost control, and KPI performance. The position requires a hands-on leader with demonstrated aerospace experience, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to balance operational efficiency with strict compliance requirements.

 

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily manufacturing and repair station operations.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA Part 145, and customer-specific requirements.
• Oversee production planning, workflow control, and capacity management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving).
• Drive on-time delivery (OTD) and cost containment initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Manual, and FAA regulations.
• Support FAA audits, customer audits, and surveillance activities.
• Coordinate corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain operational readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Serve as primary operational contact for customers.
• Support RFQs by providing: Labor estimates, Production routing input, Capacity review, Material lead-time input
• Participate in contract review meetings.
• Ensure customer KPIs (OTD, quality, turnaround time) are achieved.
• Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Align workload with staffing and facility capacity.
• Monitor WIP, bottlenecks, and throughput.
• Drive schedule adherence and expedite critical orders when necessary.

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of aerospace manufacturing and/or FAA repair station experience.
• Experience working in an AS9100 certified environment.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations.
• Proven experience supporting: Customer interaction, Quoting processes, Production scheduling, Budget tracking, KPI management.
• Strong understanding of aerospace documentation and traceability requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience.
• Experience managing audits. (FAA, customer, registrar)
• Prior supervisory or management experience in aerospace.

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