Job Listing Description

Drive Operational Excellence in Aerospace: Program Office & Operational Execution Support (Hybrid)

Role Summary & Impact

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Program Office and Operational Execution Support professional who will play a key role in production planning, manufacturing readiness, and operational execution. This hybrid position supports critical aerospace programs by ensuring production plans are aligned, risks are proactively managed, and cross-functional teams stay focused on on-time delivery.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Support production planning, manufacturing readiness, and the review and generation of production plans

• Develop and maintain baseline production plans aligned with program lifecycle requirements

• Analyze manufacturing readiness levels, capacity, throughput, and continuity of supply

• Perform gap analysis and deliver monthly progress and status reporting

• Support cross-functional special project planning and execution across operations and manufacturing teams

• Act as a direct liaison to the program office for operational execution and issue resolution

• Monitor and track manufacturing processes and material positions for overdue or at-risk products

• Support and report on recovery plans to bring production back on schedule

• Assist with cost reduction project planning and execution

• Use SAP to analyze production order status, demand allocation, and part shortages

• Perform part shortage analysis and clearly communicate risks and mitigation plans

Required Qualifications

• Operations management or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with standard operations management and production planning activities

• SAP experience to assess production orders, material shortages, and demand/part allocation

• Experience performing part shortage analysis

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface across multiple operations groups and factory teams

• Strong data analytics and Excel skills

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience, particularly with mechanical components

• Experience supporting recovery plans, capacity planning, or cost reduction initiatives

• Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect operations-focused professionals with industry-leading aerospace partners where execution matters. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive pay rate of $39.88 per hour

• Full-time consultant opportunity (6-month assignment)

• Hybrid work environment, with flexibility and onsite support when hardware is flowing

• A collaborative culture that values accountability, communication, and problem-solving

• Exposure to high-visibility aerospace manufacturing and operations programs

Position Details

• Job Type: Full Time; Consultant (6 months)

• Location: Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (Hybrid)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (flexibility expected)

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today

If you bring hands-on operations or supply chain experience and want to support complex aerospace programs from planning through execution, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial and help keep aerospace production moving forward.

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