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Boom Supersonic · 1 day ago

Operations Manager

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$132K/yr - $167K/yr

Boom Supersonic is an aerospace company focused on building operational facilities from the ground up. The Operations Manager will lead the establishment of new aerospace facilities, ensuring they are compliant and production-ready while managing cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the operational stand-up of new aerospace facilities, from empty or partially built space to fully operational manufacturing, assembly, and test environments

Translate engineering and production needs into facility requirements including layouts, utilities, material flow, and safety systems

Own equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness through first use

Partner with Facilities, IT, Safety, Quality, and external vendors to bring spaces online on schedule

Build and execute facility readiness plans aligned to program milestones

Define and implement early operational systems: SOPs, material flow, tool control, traceability, and shop-floor KPIs

Ensure facilities and operations meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements (OSHA, NFPA, AS9100, ITAR, AHJ)

Support early production, prototype builds, and test campaigns while identifying and removing operational constraints

Build and lead small operations teams; manage contractors, vendors, and facility-related budgets

Drive continuous improvement and standardize scalable solutions as operations grow

Qualification

Aerospace facilities managementManufacturing facility setupRegulatory compliance knowledgeLean manufacturingERP/MRP systemsCollaboration skillsWork ethicProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities, Operations, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience

Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or industrial startup environments

Proven experience standing up manufacturing, assembly, or test facilities

Strong understanding of facility infrastructure including power, utilities, HVAC, and safety systems

Experience operating in regulated environments with real compliance requirements

Comfortable balancing urgency with discipline — moving fast without cutting corners

Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ambition, complemented by effective collaboration skills in a team setting

Excels in a high-energy, independent, and challenging work environment

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant 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