Job Description

**Job Overview

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The Operations Project Manager oversees the execution and readiness of parts and assemblies moving through the manufacturing process, ensuring commitments are met for schedule, quality, and customer expectations. This role acts as the central coordinator between Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and other supporting teams. Day-to-day work includes monitoring build progress, identifying risks, managing action items, and ensuring all required documentation and activities stay on track. The Operations Project Manager provides regular internal and customer-facing updates, drives escalations when necessary, and ensures issues are resolved quickly and thoroughly. First Article Inspections (FAIs) are part of the scope, but the role also spans overall production readiness, process alignment, communication management, and ensuring timely delivery of both prototype and sustaining parts. Background and drug screen is required prior to hire. Generally are expecting candidates with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all operational activities required to deliver assigned parts and assemblies on time, from release through shipment.• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer updates, status reviews, and escalations related to part readiness and manufacturing progress.• Track and manage build status, material availability, documentation, resource needs, and quality requirements across multiple departments.• Lead cross-functional meetings to drive alignment, action closure, issue resolution, and schedule adherence.• Support completion of First Article Inspections (FAIs), ensuring FAI documentation and build activities are executed correctly and on schedule.• Maintain detailed project schedules, dashboards, action logs, and risk registers; ensure accuracy of data in enterprise systems.• Identify risks to schedule, capacity, quality, or material; initiate recovery plans and escalate as needed to meet delivery commitments.• Facilitate root-cause investigations and corrective actions for issues impacting part readiness or production flow.• Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication across Operations and support functions, establishing accountability for deliverables.• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by capturing lessons learned and contributing to enhancements in operational workflows and readiness processes.

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