Operations Manager

***We always do the right thing, the right way.*** ================================================== **Job Title: Operations Manager** **Job ID: 699** **Location:** Melbourne, FL **Department:** Manufacturing Operations **Reports To:** General Manager **Job Type:** Full Time **Summary:** At APTIV Interconnect, we foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. As our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations across multiple large-scale aerospace and defense projects, ensuring AS9100D compliance while directing the assembly, tuning, and testing of highly reliable cables and interconnect solutions for spaceflight and critical defense applications. **Leadership & Core Responsibilities** **Strategic Ownership** * **Operational Management:** Strategically manage production flow across multiple shifts to meet forecasted deliveries and drive continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and operational procedures. * **Strategy Alignment:** Set the Operations strategy that aligns with Ruggedized short and long-term growth goals, ensuring focus on department goals and complementary success. **Team Leadership & Technical Execution** * **Team Development:** Strengthen and build department resources with growth strategies in mind, aligning personnel and utilizing cross-training to achieve results. * **Goal Empowerment:** Empower the team to take action supporting departmental goals and objectives using new incentive ideas. **Position Requirements** **Education & Technical Qualifications** * Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field). * Experience: 10-15 years of aerospace/defense operations management with progressive leadership; minimum 7 years senior leadership managing 50+ employees. * Industry Domain: Aerospace/Defense manufacturing. * Regulatory Compliance: Current ITAR compliance training and strict adherence required. **Certifications & Competencies** * **Certifications**: AS9100D Lead Auditor and Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred). * **Systems Proficiency:** Google Workspace, SmartView, Salesforce, ADP, Syspro, QMS, Planful, AwardCo. * **Core Competencies:** Strategic planning, aerospace quality systems (J-STD, IPC-620, IPC-620 Space), executive reporting, cross-functional collaboration. **EEO Statement** 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. Compensation: 150,000 - 175,000