Operations Program Manager, Manufacturing

Job overview

Compensation is $115,000–$150,000 per year. The Operations Program Manager, Manufacturing role is onsite at Space Kinetic’s headquarters in El Segundo, CA; domestic travel may be required up to approximately 20% of the year. in the structural pay fields; the posting lists an annual base salary range of $115,000–$150,000. The role connects program leadership with production planning, supply chain, manufacturing, integration, and production support for Space Kinetic’s space operations technology. The manager coordinates manufacturing execution across programs, aligning teams on requirements, priorities, schedules, costs, risks, and hardware-delivery milestones. The role provides accountability and operational readiness from development through production, while identifying barriers and communicating performance and recovery plans.

What you'll do

• Coordinate project management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, and facilities
• maintain integrated plans for schedules, budgets, materials, staffing, equipment, capacity, and hardware milestones
• monitor manufacturing KPIs
• track risks and opportunities
• coordinate teams and suppliers
• report operational performance and recovery plans
• support equipment and facility planning, corrective actions, scope changes, cost proposals, and program reviews
• ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations program manager

manufacturing

el segundo ca

space kinetic

space operations

production planning

supply chain

hardware delivery

manufacturing kpis

cross-functional coordination

domestic travel up to ~20%

$115k–$150k/year

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity-based compensation, 401(k) with 3.5% company match, PTO, paid company holidays and winter break, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and performance-based bonus structure.

Why this role

Domestic travel may be required up to approximately 20% of the year. The posting lists equity-based compensation, a 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match, PTO, paid holidays and winter break, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a performance-based bonus structure.

About the employer

Space Kinetic is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.