Job Description

SUMMARY:

Management Business Solutions is seeking a MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER for its defense-industry client in GOLETA, CA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transitioning a post-R&D program into a manufacturing production program, including developing and managing process plans, manufacturing operations, timing, cost and quality. THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE "SECRET" SECURITY CLEARANCE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the transition of a large, complex, electro-mechanical assembly from developmental status into manufacturing production.
• Define, develop and transfer engineering and manufacturing tools, strategies and systems to optimize new product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials and labor.
• Develop, implement and communicate manufacturing plans and timing to both internal and external customers / partners.
• Successfully manage in a strong matrixed organization with cross-functional teams, while ensuring that goals and metrics for timing, cost budget, profitability, and capital utilization (for tooling and equipment) are met and surpassed.
• Coordinate new product and program introductions, develop high-level manufacturing strategies, and ensure that all documentation requirements are fully observed.
• Manage customer relationships, quality execution and team performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An active Secret-level Security Clearance required. No visa candidates.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS / BA) required; advanced technical or business degree preferred.
• 8 years’ hands-on, relevant experience in development, production planning, implementation and deployment of complex systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Project / Critical Path Analysis and management; Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); FARS; and DRARS.
• Strong customer and team leadership, listening skills, collaboration and execution.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

MANAGEMENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER