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Operations Project Manager - Aerospace & Manufacturing
We're partnering with an established, global manufacturing and packaging solutions organization seeking an Operations Project Manager to support a key customer in the aerospace and defense industry.
Industry
Salary
Shared at intake
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
We're partnering with an established, global manufacturing and packaging solutions organization seeking an Operations Project Manager to support a key customer in the aerospace and defense industry.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing projects, working closely with production and engineering teams, and taking ownership of day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project coordination or management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a technical manufacturing environment.
This position offers significant growth potential, with the opportunity to develop into a senior leadership role supporting site operations.
Key responsibilities
Manage and coordinate multiple manufacturing and packaging projects from planning through delivery, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and customer expectations are met.
Serve as a primary liaison between the customer, production, engineering, quality, and internal operations teams.
Oversee project schedules, purchase orders, material requirements, inventory, and deliveries.
Coordinate specialized packaging and transport solutions for aerospace and defense components.
Support track-and-trace processes to maintain accurate visibility and accountability of equipment and materials throughout the supply chain.
Review technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and customer specifications to develop clear packaging and production instructions.
Coordinate requests for quotations (RFQs), project estimates, and ongoing customer requirements.
Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve production challenges, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Monitor production capacity, equipment availability, and resource allocation to support efficient operations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and risk reduction.
Maintain accurate project documentation while adhering to applicable customer security and confidentiality requirements.
Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
Ideal profile
Required:
3+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, production scheduling, or related operational responsibilities.
Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, production, or packaging environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, Bills of Materials, and production documentation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and customer teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general business systems.
Must meet applicable U.S. citizenship and customer-site security requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field, or PMP certification.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with specialized packaging, industrial crating, or material handling solutions.
Familiarity with inventory management, track-and-trace technologies, RFID, or GPS tracking systems.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or quality management practices.
Experience working directly at a customer facility.
If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing environment while building toward future leadership opportunities, we'd love to connect.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation detail is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
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About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Operations Project Manager - Aerospace & Manufacturing
We're partnering with an established, global manufacturing and packaging solutions organization seeking an Operations Project Manager to support a key customer in the aerospace and defense industry.
Industry
Salary
Shared at intake
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
We're partnering with an established, global manufacturing and packaging solutions organization seeking an Operations Project Manager to support a key customer in the aerospace and defense industry.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing projects, working closely with production and engineering teams, and taking ownership of day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project coordination or management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a technical manufacturing environment.
This position offers significant growth potential, with the opportunity to develop into a senior leadership role supporting site operations.
Key responsibilities
Manage and coordinate multiple manufacturing and packaging projects from planning through delivery, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and customer expectations are met.
Serve as a primary liaison between the customer, production, engineering, quality, and internal operations teams.
Oversee project schedules, purchase orders, material requirements, inventory, and deliveries.
Coordinate specialized packaging and transport solutions for aerospace and defense components.
Support track-and-trace processes to maintain accurate visibility and accountability of equipment and materials throughout the supply chain.
Review technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and customer specifications to develop clear packaging and production instructions.
Coordinate requests for quotations (RFQs), project estimates, and ongoing customer requirements.
Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve production challenges, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Monitor production capacity, equipment availability, and resource allocation to support efficient operations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and risk reduction.
Maintain accurate project documentation while adhering to applicable customer security and confidentiality requirements.
Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
Ideal profile
Required:
3+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, production scheduling, or related operational responsibilities.
Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, production, or packaging environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, Bills of Materials, and production documentation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and customer teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general business systems.
Must meet applicable U.S. citizenship and customer-site security requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field, or PMP certification.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with specialized packaging, industrial crating, or material handling solutions.
Familiarity with inventory management, track-and-trace technologies, RFID, or GPS tracking systems.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or quality management practices.
Experience working directly at a customer facility.
If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing environment while building toward future leadership opportunities, we'd love to connect.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation detail is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Operations Project Manager - Aerospace & Manufacturing
We're partnering with an established, global manufacturing and packaging solutions organization seeking an Operations Project Manager to support a key customer in the aerospace and defense industry.
Industry
Salary
Shared at intake
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
We're partnering with an established, global manufacturing and packaging solutions organization seeking an Operations Project Manager to support a key customer in the aerospace and defense industry.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing projects, working closely with production and engineering teams, and taking ownership of day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project coordination or management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a technical manufacturing environment.
This position offers significant growth potential, with the opportunity to develop into a senior leadership role supporting site operations.
Key responsibilities
Manage and coordinate multiple manufacturing and packaging projects from planning through delivery, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and customer expectations are met.
Serve as a primary liaison between the customer, production, engineering, quality, and internal operations teams.
Oversee project schedules, purchase orders, material requirements, inventory, and deliveries.
Coordinate specialized packaging and transport solutions for aerospace and defense components.
Support track-and-trace processes to maintain accurate visibility and accountability of equipment and materials throughout the supply chain.
Review technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and customer specifications to develop clear packaging and production instructions.
Coordinate requests for quotations (RFQs), project estimates, and ongoing customer requirements.
Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve production challenges, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Monitor production capacity, equipment availability, and resource allocation to support efficient operations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and risk reduction.
Maintain accurate project documentation while adhering to applicable customer security and confidentiality requirements.
Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
Ideal profile
Required:
3+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, production scheduling, or related operational responsibilities.
Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, production, or packaging environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, Bills of Materials, and production documentation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and customer teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general business systems.
Must meet applicable U.S. citizenship and customer-site security requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field, or PMP certification.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with specialized packaging, industrial crating, or material handling solutions.
Familiarity with inventory management, track-and-trace technologies, RFID, or GPS tracking systems.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or quality management practices.
Experience working directly at a customer facility.
If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing environment while building toward future leadership opportunities, we'd love to connect.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation detail is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.