Operations Manufacturing Manager in Westbury

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We are a long-established, U.S.-based manufacturer supporting mission-critical programs in the aerospace, defense, and space sectors. With a commitment to innovation, precision, and quality, our teams develop and produce high-reliability magnetic and electromechanical systems for demanding environments.

We’re looking for a high-impact Operations Manager to lead our Magnetics manufacturing division across three production sites (Bohemia, NY, and Mexico). This is a high-visibility leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, aligning teams to revenue goals, and leading continuous improvement efforts across the business.

What You’ll Do

Customer & Program Success

• Drive manufacturing performance to meet/exceed On-Time Delivery (OTD), quality, and customer satisfaction targets

• Collaborate with Planning to set build plans aligned with backlog, forecasts, and historical trends.

• Monitor backlog and adjust operations to accelerate high-priority orders and mitigate risk.

Team Leadership

• Lead a multi-site operations team including 3–5 direct reports.

• Hire, train, and develop production talent across all levels of the organization.

• Align workforce planning and labor utilization with active production workload.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure accurate execution of documented work instructions and scale best practices.

• Identify opportunities for automation, repeatability, and standardization.

• Drive Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects focused on throughput and quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement to maintain optimal material flow and minimize shortages

• Work closely with Engineering to support the development and transition of new products and prototypes.

• Align with Sales forecasts to proactively scale ahead of demand

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business); Master’s

• 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience

• ERP/MRP system fluency — Glovia ERP is a plus

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Bilingual (Spanish) required

• Must be able to travel to Mexico-based facilities once per quarter

Qualities

• Strong leadership presence and people development skills

• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex production schedules

• Proven history of driving measurable process improvements and implementing Lean practices

• Adaptable, decisive, and accountable in fast-moving environments

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic operations leadership role with the ability to make an immediate impact across sites and programs. You’ll join a mission-driven team that values innovation, precision, and collaboration, and contribute to the success of programs that matter.

Apply now to learn more and take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career.

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