Senior Operations Manager – Value Stream Leader
Job Description
PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead a critical ordnance value stream supporting aerospace and defense programs. This role owns end-to-end performance across production, manufacturing engineering, product test, and quality, with direct accountability for delivery, operational execution, and business performance.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, execution-driven leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and can drive results through accountability and cross-functional alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily operations across production, manufacturing engineering, test, and quality
Drive on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and overall value stream performance to meet customer and business commitments
Own value stream performance including revenue, cost, productivity, and inventory
Identify and resolve production constraints, partnering with engineering, quality, and supply chain to maintain flow and output
Lead and develop supervisors and production teams across multiple manufacturing cells
Establish clear operating rhythms, KPIs, and accountability to ensure consistent execution
Maintain strong floor presence to monitor performance and address issues in real time
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards
Leverage the Ralliant Business System (RBS) and Lean principles to drive execution, accountability, and measurable improvements in delivery performance, throughput, and productivity.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience
Aerospace, defense, or similar complex, regulated manufacturing environment required
Proven track record improving delivery performance, schedule adherence, and operational execution
Experience leading cross-functional teams across production, engineering, quality, and supply chain
Strong ERP and production reporting experience
Leadership Profile
Hands-on, execution-driven leader with a strong bias for action
Holds teams accountable and drives performance through clear expectations
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-demand environments
Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to remove barriers and deliver results
Effective communicator across all levels of the organization
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.