Senior Operations Manager

Job overview

The Senior Operations Manager role is onsite in Auburn, CA. Compensation is $172,400–$208,500 per year. The role leads assigned value streams at Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn facility, which manufactures engineered flow-control products for aerospace and defense applications. The manager is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while coordinating across functions to meet customer commitments. The role develops teams and drives continuous improvement through standard work, data-based action plans, and the Crane Business System.

What you'll do

• Lead staff to meet internal and external customer demands
• facilitate daily flash meetings and Gemba walks
• direct manufacturing to meet quality and cost objectives
• coordinate cross-functionally
• lead kaizen events and implement continuous-improvement plans
• develop and hire skilled teams
• sustain a safe workplace
• create data-driven action plans
• define roles and expectations
• coach and develop employees.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior operations manager

manufacturing operations

value stream leadership

lean manufacturing

continuous improvement

kaizen

aerospace

defense

auburn ca

crane aerospace & electronics

$172,400–$208,500/year

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off accruing from the first day
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• education reimbursement after six months
• development planning and training.

Why this role

Leads value-stream performance for aerospace and defense flow-control products at the Auburn facility.

About the employer

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.