Kappa Search Inc. (KSI) is a Chicago area recruiting agency specializing in the recruitment and placement of management, sales, engineering and technical professionals in a variety of fields. Currently we are seeking an Operations Manager for our client who is a rapidly growing manufacturer of fastening systems supplied into the aerospace industry. This person will lead and direct a division of our client’s company based out of Orange County CA and have full business operations and P&L responsibility.
Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Orange County, CA
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000
Key Responsibilities
– Total responsibility for the manufacturing facility
– Lead operations for 1 shift with approximately 30 employees
– Direct responsibility for manufacturing, sales, budget, P&L, in house engineering, plant/equipment maintenance and project management
– Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources and quality assurance
Key Competencies
– High level of business acumen with the ability to interface directly with finance, sales, marketing, engineering and administration
– Well developed oral and written communication skills
– Open personal style and ability to articulate and persuade effectively
– Demonstrated creative problem solving skills and the ability to drive improvements to all areas throughout the company
– Personal honesty, integrity and high ethical standards
– Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field is required
– Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
– Experience and knowledge of the fasteners industry
– Experience and knowledge of the aerospace industry
– Budget planning experience
– Full P&L experience
– Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team with a willingness to provide hands-on input
– Understanding of a total market environment relating to
– continual pricing and quoting
– contract negotiations with large customers
– Demonstrated leadership in the areas of
– employee management
– production scheduling
– plant and equipment maintenance
– Strong leadership, communication, organizational and motivation skills as demonstrated in a manufacturing environment