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Senior Manager of Operations (Manufacturing and Facilities)

Elevate Aircraft Seating
Santa Maria, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Nov 2025
💰 $160,000/yr($130,000/yr$160,000/yr)

About the role

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Manager Operations to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager Operations is responsible for managing the daily production and associated functions including Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics. Incorporates best-in-class practices to increase productivity and improve efficiencies.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Oversee all phases of the production process to ensure compliance with established procedures, manufacturing standards, and approved processes.
  • Directly develops and manages production and associated function personnel.
  • Ensure the manufacture of quality products, on-time, and in an efficient manner through effective management of the direct labor workforce.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to meet customer demands for on-time delivery.
  • Determine production head count needs, re-allocating existing personnel or requesting additional resources as needed.
  • Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Ensure employees are trained properly for their respective function and are aware of the QMS, AS9100, and related procedures governing the manufacture of aerospace products.
  • Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Work with Human Resources on coaching, counseling, disciplining employees. Develop, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
  • Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
  • Associate Degree, Trade/Technical Certificate, and or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Experience:

  • 1

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