Operations Transformation Leader
Sensata · Thousand Oaks · $120,080–$165,110 (stated in the posting)
The Operations Transformation Leader supports the continued growth of Sensata's Aerospace & Defense business by leading manufacturing transformation and operational improvement initiatives across product lines and manufacturing sites. This role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to improve capacity, manufacturing flow, delivery performance, inventory management, and overall operational execution within a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, develop structured action plans, drive accountability, and implement sustainable solutions that improve operational performance and support business growth.
General Responsibilities
- Advises on the implementation and maintenance of methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies
- Collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products
- Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines
- Leads records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations
- Plans and designs manufacturing processes in an industrial plant
- Advises on the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling
Experience / Qualifications
- A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
- Experience leading operational excellence, manufacturing transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives in Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated success improving throughput, lead times, inventory performance, capacity utilization, and delivery execution.
- Experience leading manufacturing integration efforts, production line expansions, or operational scaling initiatives.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System (TPS), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Standard Work, A3 Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Theory of Constraints.
- Experience improving material flow, inventory management, production planning, and demand-driven manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, establish action plans, drive accountability, and deliver results through influence.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent operational excellence certification preferred.
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Base Salary Range:
$120,080.00 - $165,110.00At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.
This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
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