Operations Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10-15 years of aerospace/defense operations management experience with progressive leadership responsibility required.
• Minimum 7 years of senior leadership experience managing teams of 50+ employees, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.
• AS9100D Lead Auditor certification and Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Advanced understanding of aerospace quality systems, J-STD, IPC-620, and IPC-620 Space applications.
• Experience creating and maintaining operational dashboards, KPI reporting, and statistical process control documentation.
• Exceptional organizational and strategic planning skills with keen attention to operational detail.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills for aerospace customer interface and executive reporting.
• Superior interpersonal skills for managing high-profile aerospace customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proven executive team player capable of cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize enterprise workload independently and meet critical delivery schedules for multiple concurrent programs.
• Current ITAR compliance training and strict adherence are required.

Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace / SmartView / Salesforce / ADP / Syspro / QMS / Planful / AwardCo.

Core Competencies: Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE); strong communication, sound judgment, teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Total Rewards & Compensation: The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 per year plus 20% AIP.

Exact compensation will depend on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.

For benefits and career opportunities, visit https://www.aptiv.com/careers.

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities).

We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.