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Amca is building America's new industrial base by rapidly developing and manufacturing critical aerospace and defense components. The company operates seven factories nationwide and delivers avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms including the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams.
The Head of Operations will lead day-to-day operations at the Davenport, Iowa factory, which manufactures aerospace hydraulic components including pressure switches, float switches, and test stands. Reporting to the General Manager, this leader is accountable for production, planning, supply chain, quality management system execution and audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Production & Operational Excellence: Lead day-to-day production, assembly, calibration, testing, and material flow. Own site operating performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and schedule attainment using clear metrics and disciplined daily/weekly operating cadence. Build and maintain production plans, capacity models, staffing plans, and recovery actions. Implement standard work, visual management, Lean manufacturing, and shop-floor accountability. Manage and develop production supervisors and frontline teams with effective training, cross-training, and succession planning.
Supply Chain, Planning & Inventory: Lead purchasing, production planning and control, supplier management, inventory control, and material logistics. Identify material constraints early and execute recovery plans through expediting, supplier development, and alternate sourcing. Improve supplier quality and delivery performance through scorecards and corrective actions. Optimize inventory and working capital while protecting production continuity. Ensure bills of material, routings, and ERP parameters accurately reflect production processes.
Quality Management Systems & Audits: Execute quality management system requirements, prepare for and support customer audits, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and serve as primary factory interface for new product introduction and engineering organization, converting development programs into safe, compliant, and repeatable production.
