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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.