Moog
aerospace, defense, manufacturing
TransformationandReadinessManager
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“Transformation and Readiness Manager at Moog. Skills: Transformation, Readiness, Error Prevention, Lean Operational Excellence. Own modern factory initiatives. Own production ramp NRE”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve 100% quality; Achieve 100% on-time delivery; Scale execution; Stabilize processes; Deliver predictable, high-reliability actuation systems at rate; Eliminate defects before they occur; Elevate Lean maturity
Industry & Context.
Structured problem-solving; Technical troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Access to U. S. export-controlled information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline, 7+ years in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing operations, 3+ years of demonstrated leadership in operational readiness, Lean, and structured problem solving, Track record of stabilizing processes and improving performance through systems, ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment
What You'll Do.
Own modern factory initiatives
Own production ramp NRE
Own error prevention and investigation
Partner in supply chain readiness
Drive Lean Management System progression
Drive three key operational thrusts
Build innovative manufacturing systems
high-reliability actuation systems
Eliminate defects before they occur
Elevate Lean maturity
Own readiness pipeline for new ramps
Partner with Value Stream Managers
Lead non-recurring efforts for munition acceleration programs and
Drive capital readiness to support rate
Ensure programs have production focused tolerancing and producibility
Build and lead mechanisms that remove defects and
Serve as site’s hub for structured problem-solving
Serve as site’s hub for technical troubleshooting discipline
Serve as site’s hub for defect elimination
Stand up and lead Error Prevention systems
Drive structured problem-solving for high-impact prevent recurrence through
Lead the Lean Support Officer (LSO)
Embed effective Lean governance across all value streams
Develop and coach LSO
Deploy Lean systems that scale
Ensure progress from current state to future state
Serve as a connective leader across all site
Collaborate deeply with Value Stream Managers to ensure
Work with Program Management to translate customer demand
Align with Engineering to influence design decisions that
Partner with Supply Chain to ensure supplier readiness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment; Collaborate with Value Stream Managers; Work with Program Management; Align with Engineering; Partner with Supply Chain
Process & Methodology
VSIP
Full Job Description
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. **Job Title** : Transformation and Readiness Manager **Reporting To:** GM, SLC Site Missiles **Work Schedule:** Onsite – Salt Lake City, UT **Moog** is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. **Moog’s Space & Defense Group - Salt Lake City Operations** is a high-production facility specializing in missile steering and turret systems, supporting a rapidly growing business with strong opportunities for professional development. Our site is deeply committed to Operational Excellence, with a relentless focus on achieving 100% quality and 100% on-time delivery. Every person, every day, is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality. We are currently seeking a **Transformation & Readiness****Manager** to own modern factory initiatives, production ramp NRE, error prevention and investigation, partner in supply chain readiness, and Lean Management System progression. **Summary:** This Transformation & Readiness Manager is the strategic leader responsible for driving three key operational thrusts: **Transformation & Readiness**, **Error Prevention** , and **Lean Operational Excellence**. This role exists to build the innovative manufacturing systems, discipline, and performance capability required for the Salt Lake City site to scale execution, stabilize processes, and deliver predictable, high‑reliability actuation systems at rate. The leader partners across Value Streams, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to proactively prepare for
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