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Mettle Ops

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Program summary

Operations Manager, seeking junior to mid-level.

Roles & job description

An Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day business operations of a company or facility, ensuring efficient production, resource allocation, and workflow management to meet organizational goals. They manage manufacturing processes, supervise personnel across multiple departments, implement process improvements, and ensure operations comply with quality standards like AS9100, safety regulations, and contractual requirements. In defense manufacturing, they coordinate between engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver products on schedule while maintaining cost controls and meeting government contract specifications. They're responsible for capacity planning, equipment utilization, continuous improvement initiatives, and often serve as the key link between executive leadership and operational execution on the shop floor.

Target military occupations

3E6X1, All Officer AOCs O-3 and Above w/CCC (ILE Complete O-4s Preferred), All NCOs (E-6 to E-9) w/Army Battle Staff NCO Course (BSNCOC) Certification and/or One Year of Battalion and Above Staff Time. Operations Specialist (OS) for naval personnel E6 and above preferred.

Eligibility notes

Bachelor's preferred.

Additional notes

Mettle Ops has three facilities in Madison Heights, MI and will soon be adding Huntsville, AL locations.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ "You list AOCS, CCC, ILE — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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