Operations Manager

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Position Summary:

As our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading multiple functions which include production planning, supply chain, machining, assembly, materials, and facility management to deliver on our customer shipment commitments and reach our profitable growth goals.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Minimum 5 years of operations management experience
• A minimum of 4 years of operating experience, with knowledge of technical standards: Including ISO 9001 & AS9100D requirements
• Related operations experience, preferably from within the same or similar industry with internal vertical integration competencies
• Demonstrated leadership, continuous improvement, Six Sigma, and/or lean manufacturing skills
• Experience with financial analysis and an understanding of how operations actions impact financial performance
• Analytical thinker with demonstrated technical ability to perform root cause analysis, prepare and implement action plans, lead improvement initiatives, and interface with customer's technical resources
• Prior multi-disciplined business operations leadership experience is preferred
• Must be an effective mentor and experienced operations leader with a collaborative team-oriented personality
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to effectively produce high-quality of work and to initiate the completion of multiple tasks
• Culture - Champion the Winchester culture while creating a strong business unit

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.

Are You Our Next ACE?

• Achieving the budgeted Revenue & EBITDA / Operating Income targets
• Long-term Organic Growth - have a plan to profitably grow top line organically 10% every year
• that impacts EBITDA/Operating Income by being focused on efficient scheduling and planning, Improved OTD & Yields, contract review, Reduction / Elimination of RMA's & CAR's, & reduced labor variance and material scrap
• EHS, Safety / Training - support and awareness
• Collaborate across Hermetics in a way that leads by example, holds people accountable, and utilizes data to make informed decisions
• Actively participate both internally and externally on NPI projects, Engineering requirements, RMA's, CAR's, production, and general customer service
• Establish KPI's and communicate them regularly to your team and other departments (make visible)
• Have a positive, engaged, and infectious attitude that's easy to work with and aligns with our culture
• Set the Operations strategy that aligns with Hermetics short and long-term growth goals, focuses on your department, and compliments the others
• Establish KPIs, report on them, and make them visible to the team and other departments
• Strengthen/build your department resources with the short and long-term growth strategy in mind & align personnel to achieve the best results. (cross-train individuals where needed) (utilize the DOA for hiring)
• Collaborate frequently with other departments to ensure accurate quotes, customer satisfaction, contract review completion, priorities for OTD is met, and customer communication is supported
• Suggest incentives to reinforce the right behaviors (utilize the DOA for salary/incentive changes)
• Continuously seek ways to simplify your operations and processes, invest and/or rationalize costs for production improvements (utilize the DOA for approvals)
• Communicate with your team at a cadence that makes expectations and performance clear
• Empower others within your team to take action to support the department's goals and objectives

Systems You'll Use:

• Google Workspace
• BambooHR
• Salesforce
• Paycom & ADP
• AwardCo
• Visual ERP / Smartviews

For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here https://www.winconn.com/jobs/.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect.

complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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