Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK
$120k–$130k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$130k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$130k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$220k–$285k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$125k–$150k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$85k–$120k/yr
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Skills: Microsoft 365 Administration, Entra ID, Intune, Endpoint Management, Network Infrastructure
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Lead all CNC machine shop operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable manufacture of precision aerospace components. Drive operational performance across safety, quality, and on-time delivery while implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Requires 8+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years managing production teams in a CNC environment. Must possess strong knowledge of machining operations, GD&T, and ERP systems, with a preference for a degree in Engineering or Operations Management.
About RTCA:
RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.
Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.
At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!
How You’ll Make an Impact:
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all CNC machine shop operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable manufacture of precision aerospace components. This role provides strategic and tactical leadership across production, machining, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. The Operations Manager is responsible for optimizing machine capacity, workforce utilization, productivity, quality, and manufacturing performance while supporting future growth.
What you’ll be doing as an Operation Manager:
Required Qualifications (Education, skills and experience):
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Compensation and Benefits:
The Operations Manager Compensation range for onsite California applicants is $150,000 – $170,000 annually commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.
RTCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants wishing to receive information on RTCA’s Affirmative Action Plans, or those requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, should contact the RTCA Human Resources Department. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to access or use our career center due to a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources.
Candidates will receive consideration without discrimination in accordance with Article 9, Chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
VBI strives to be a world class provider of precision machined products and services to relevant interested parties.
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