POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations at a large aerospace and defense components manufacturing plant in Nogales, Sonora with 800+ employees. The facility produces high-reliability connectors and interconnect solutions in a low-volume / high-mix manufacturing environment supporting demanding aerospace and defense customers.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing production, manufacturing engineering coordination, planning, and operational performance, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while meeting stringent quality, delivery, and cost objectives required by aerospace and defense standards. This role requires a strong operational leader with experience managing complex manufacturing environments, high product variation, and strict regulatory and quality requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing Operations Leadership
- Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production areas to ensure on-time delivery, productivity, and operational efficiency.




- Manage production teams, supervisors, and support staff within an 800+ employee manufacturing organization.
- Ensure effective execution of production plans in a low-volume / high-mix environment with frequent product changeovers.
- Drive accountability for operational performance including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) metrics.

Production Planning & Execution
- Collaborate closely with production planning, supply chain, and engineering to ensure capacity alignment and realistic production schedules.
- Optimize manufacturing flow, labor utilization, and equipment effectiveness to meet customer demand.
- Support new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes while maintaining production continuity.

Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance throughp

📌 Operations Manager (Heroica Nogales)
🏢 Optima Organizational Solutions
📍 Heroica Nogales