Operations Manager - Aerospace Sealants Manufacturing

Operations Manager – Aerospace Sealants Manufacturing

Mojave, CA

Are you a passionate and driven Operations Manager who is looking to take their career to new heights?  Then look no further than this opportunity with PPG's Aerospace business! We are looking for someone who is able to see the future of aviation transparencies and take our exceptional products to the next level!

In the Operations Manager – Aerospace Sealants Manufacturing, you will be oversee the day-to-day operations of our large-scale aerospace sealants manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing production processes, ensuring safety and quality standards, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence to meet business objectives.

This is an on-site role reporting to the Mojave, CA facility.  In this role you will report to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aerospace sealant manufacturing operations, including mixing, blending, filling, and packaging, to meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and quality standards.
• Develop and execute production schedules while partnering with Supply Chain and Planning teams to optimize material flow, inventory levels, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement of key production metrics, including throughput, yield, quality, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Ensure strict compliance with SOPs, AS9100 requirements, customer specifications, and quality management standards across all manufacturing processes.
• Champion a world-class safety culture through compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations, including hazardous material handling, waste management, audits, and corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a manufacturing organization of 50-100+ employees, including engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators, while managing staffing and performance.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives to reduce costs, improve productivity, optimize equipment utilization, and minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs to resolve production, quality, and safety issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, and Customer Service teams to support customer commitments, process improvements, and new product introductions.
• Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs to drive accountability, operational performance, employee engagement, and business results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other related discipline and/or equivalent industry experience required.
• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing operations experience required.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in chemical or aerospace materials manufacturing, exposure to sealants, coatings, paints, or similar process industries preferred.
• Experience with QAP or similar ERP systems required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

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The base salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $185,000.00, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 20% of base salary.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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