Most Loved Workplace® Certified JobProduction Associate
Most Loved Workplace® Certified JobAbout the Role
At Ducommun, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Aviation & Aerospace space, Engineering Innovation for Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Excellence.
Make an impact where performance meets innovation. As the Operations Manager for our Flexible Packaging division, you'll provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations, empowering teams to achieve exceptional results in safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction while driving sustainable business growth.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, or a related field required.
- Seven or more years of manufacturing leadership experience in a supervisor, manager, or equivalent operational leadership role.
- Experience within the Flexible Packaging or converting industry strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production equipment, and printing processes.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to collaborate with senior leaders, team members, and customers to achieve business objectives.
- Demonstrated success resolving complex problems, managing conflict, and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify opportunities, and implement effective solutions.
- Experience developing, analyzing, and utilizing performance metrics to drive operational excellence.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; CAD experience preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, professional publications, production schedules, engineering drawings, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective written, verbal, and reading comprehension skills in English.
- Extended Domestic and International travel will be required.
- This is an on-site leadership role requiring a visible presence within the operation and availability outside of standard business hours as needed to support manufacturing operations.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision plans with Wellness discount
- FREE On-site Health Clinic
- FREE Near-site Health Clinics
- FREE On-site Fitness Center
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company funded Life Insurance Policy
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan with 6% match
- Paid vacation and personal time off
- Paid holidays beginning day one of employment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Other benefits include Financial Wellness tools, Identity Theft and Fraud Protection, Pet Insurance, and more!
- Coming soon 2027: Onsite Childcare Center
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Systemic Collaboration
We build employee buy-in by consistently communicating our goals, progress, and strategic direction. This regular cadence of transparent communication keeps our workforce informed, aligned, and accountable—ensuring they are equipped to support our customers while working towards our growth plans.
Positive Vision for the Future
We are a “People First” culture with an emphasis on our core values of honesty, professionalism, respect, trust and teamwork. Our core values guide all aspects of our business, from the talent we recruit to the way we interact with our peers and customers. Every employee that joins Ducommun is selected for their ability to make an immediate and significant impact for our team, while upholding these important values.
Alignment of Values
Our CEO serves as a model of Ducommun values by putting our people first, treating everyone with respect, communicating honestly, and operating in a spirit of transparency and mutual trust. Leadership focuses on supporting our employees, setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, celebrating successes and embracing change.
Respect
Our code of conduct defines how we work with others and how we conduct our business. We solicit feedback from our employees through many channels including engagement surveys, weekly or daily stand-up meetings on each product line, and confidential feedback tools including our anonymous ethics hotline. Respect is one of our core values and we demonstrate this each day with each other, our customers, and our communities.
Killer Outcomes
Our culture is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. We strive to create an environment where people are connected to our strategy and the larger purpose of our organization. By putting people first and working together toward common goals allowing everyone to benefit from sustained, long-term success.
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