As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Who We Are
Future Metals is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a global industrial organization within Berkshire Hathaway. With over $12 billion in annual revenue, Marmon is often called the biggest small business you’ll ever find - competitive yet collaborative, performance-driven with a long-term vision, and above all, committed to doing business ethically.
At Future Metals, we lead the way in supplying aerospace-quality metals and materials to the global aircraft manufacturing and maintenance industry. Our reach spans 12 strategically located service centers across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia.
We partner with major OEMs and their subcontractors worldwide through long-term contracts that give us access to reliable products, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing from a network of world-class producers.
Why join us? Because here, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration - while shaping the future of aerospace.
About the Role
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality in the management of inventory, production schedules, and distribution processes. This role requires a hands-on approach to implementing Lean Principles, supervising staff, and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and inventory while ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.
1. Productivity(&Supervision)
o Self-Identifies&Implements(build&launch)LeanPrinciplestoeliminatewasteandreducecost(e.g. 6S, Visual Management, Key Performance Indicators, time studies, continuous improvement program etc.)
o Supervising,scheduling,training,hiringandholdingemployeesaccountabletoworkinthewarehouse either as laborers, equipment operators, clerks or inventory control personnel.
o Ensuresthatcreatedworkschedulesarecorrectlyfollowedandthatjobsareassignedeffectivelyand completed properly in all production cells.
o Managesbuilding,vehicles,machineryandequipmentissuesviapreventativemaintenanceprograms and inspections (e.g. material handling equipment like Fork Trucks)
o Fulfillingobjectivesanddirectionsfromtheoperation'sDivisionManager,headquartersorexecutive leadership team via leading daily production standup communications and reporting up status via SQDIP Scoreboard.
o PartnerswithCorporateOperationalExcellenceteamtostandardizebestpractices
2. Safety(&Health,Environmental&Security)
o MaintainadherencetoOSHAregulationsaswellasvariousotherguidelines,standardsandcompany operating procedures
o Reportallaccidents,incidentsandnearmissestomanagement.
3. Quality
o Performsqualitychecksofprocessedandcompletedordersbeforeshipment.
o CapabilitytobesitequalityrepresentativeandexpertuserofQT9QualitySoftware
o Comfortableusing5WhymethodologyandotherqualitytoolstosupportRootCauseCorrective Actions and efforts by partnering with corporate quality team
o Performsqualityinspectionsofreceivedproductanddistributesproductintotheinventory whenneeded or applicable.
o Checkingandverifyingshippingrecords,handlingquestionsorconcernsofshippingshortagesor overages and addressing any problems with inventory control.
o MaintainscalibrationrecordsandfamiliarwithAS9100qualitymanagementsystem(orequivalent)
4. Delivery
o Understandsproductionplanningandcanimplementandprovidemetrics (e.g.ontimedelivery)orpulse points to determine workflow, efficiency and throughput.
o Hastheabilitytopullandpackageproduct,thenpreparesfinalproductforshipmentanddistributionto customer if needed.
o Overseesthedistributionoffinalproducttomultiplemodesoftransportation.
o Operatestierlifttrucksorothermaterialhandlingequipmenttomove,conveyorhoistpackagingand supplies to or from the storage and packaging areas.
5. Inventory
o Controlandprotectinventory/stockviacyclecounting,tallyprocessandERPsystem
Work Experience / Competencies:
Minimum7to10yearsofexperienceinOperationspreferred(Min3yearssupervisory)
ExperienceinthemetalsserviceindustryorAerospaceIndustryisaplus
ExperienceinthefieldofWarehouseLogisticsandManagementisaplus
Experienceinusingbandsaws,coldsaws,fibrouscut-offsawsandmetalcuttingprocessesisaplus
Strongcommunicationskills,verbalandwritten
Detailorientedandworkswithahighdegreeof accuracy
Mustbeabletomultitaskandhavestrongorganizationalandtimemanagementskills
Must be proficient with computers and email usage
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, green card, etc.) is not available.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.