Hiring: Composite Operations Manager Company: Firefly Aerospace Location: Briggs, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:51:59 Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Lean Manufacturing About the job Experience: •7+ years of overall industry experience •5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing production teams, including leading through supervisors and leads •3+ years of experience specifically within the aerospace/aviation industry Required Skills: •Lead and develop a multi-shift team of Supervisors, Leads, and technicians to deliver quality product on time and on cost — building a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous growth •Coach and mentor Supervisors and Leads to strengthen their leadership, delegating authority and empowering the team to own their areas and make decisions at the right level •Invest in employee development through your leaders by identifying skill gaps, building cross-training and growth paths, and creating opportunities for technicians to advance and qualify to higher levels of responsibility •Provide regular, direct feedback and performance conversations that recognize strong contributions, address gaps early, and hold each level of the team accountable to clear, measurable expectations •Ensure employees have the resources, tools, materials, and training to succeed, and manage schedules and PTO/timecards to sustain critical operations while balancing workload and engagement •Build a strong safety culture where every employee is accountable for a safe shop — including proper handling of composite materials, resins, solvents, and chemicals, safe operation of autoclaves and ovens, and disciplined control of pre-preg out-time and shelf life •Ensure all operations are performed to proper documentation and specifications, coaching the team to consistently meet Firefly and AS9100 standards •Maintain and communicate the production schedule, empowering Supervisor/Leads to run their areas while foster­ing a continuous improvement mindset that engages technicians in improving their own processes Qualifications: •Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational & relocation reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options. •To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!