Travel Director of Operations - Williamsville, IL, United States - StandardAero

Description

Director of Operations- Airframe
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Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance.

Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality.

As the Director or Operations- Airframe , you will with minimum supervision manage, direct, and plan all aspects of airframe and avionics maintenance and installation activity to conform to OEM and FAA regulations.

Coordinates with other departments to ensure high quality maintenance, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and business profitability. Meets requirements related to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), quality, productivity, budgets, 5S, Continuous Improvement (CI) and housekeeping. Makes decisions daily regarding price quotes for customers, maintenance priorities and methods, job assignments, and equipment/tooling purchases. Interacts with all levels of management within the Company, at customer and vendor companies, and outside agencies. Supports all safety, environmental, and company policies. Performs other duties as required by the facility and carries out special projects as assigned. Lead employees and work groups to meet future requirements through training and employee development activities. Also ensures that all employees under his/her supervision operate in a safe, environmentally conscious manner

Plans and directs aircraft and avionics maintenance, installation, and shop activities and coordinates with other departments to assure high quality work and timely delivery to our customers.

ensures that stringent housekeeping, 5S standards and safety procedures and practices are followed; ensures that tools/equipment meet safety requirements; leads trend and root cause analysis and accident investigations.

Will manage a team of 70 technicians and managers.

Attains P&L objectives by monitoring work-in-process to assure that work is accomplished within allotted hours and within cost of sales parameters.

Responsible for all Hangar Line Maintenance functions, as well as the Electrical Shop, Avionics Shop, and Sheet Metal Shop.

Reviews contract pricing to ensure that competitiveness, profitability, customer satisfaction, and market growth are maintained.

Reviews and corrects invoices for work performed in areas of his/her control to ensure the accuracy of the work description, hours charged, and parts issued.

Ensures that all employees receive appropriate technical training and on-the-job instruction to maintain the highest standards of quality.
Promotes, encourages and leads employees towards a continuous improvement culture. Leads the implementation of Lean initiatives.
Coordinates and liaises with quality assurance, engineering, material, customer service, sales, finance, etc. Monitors and analyzes output, cycle times, routings, labor, quality, staffing, facility usage, budget, financial performance, etc. for all cells/service operations and oversees and participates in the resolution of problems or reinforcement of positive findings.
Conducts regular capacity planning of equipment, floor space and labor resources required based on forecast demands.

Formulates, recommends and implements policies and programs to guide the corporation in maintaining and improving the competitive position and profitability of the operation.

Actively participates in the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.

Ensures that all employees receive safety training and consistently employ safe work practices.

Enforces quality standards; Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.

Bachelor's Degree or related field and/or equivalent experience.
Part 145 Repair Station (maintenance, inspection, and alteration of aircraft/aircraft products) experience required.

Strong business acumen and innate curiosity with a talent for finding and maximizing opportunities in order to collaborate and contribute to the success of the total business model.

Proven record of change management, operational excellence and continuous improvement achievements.

Ability to lead effectively under tight deadlines and high stress situations with a steadfast commitment to prioritizing safety, quality and scheduling.

Strong customer service aptitude and skilled in balancing customer demands with business unit priorities.

Must have planning, scheduling, and labor resource allocation skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and multiple deadlines.

Possesses financial acumen, strong organizational, analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making and problem-solving skills while demonstrating situational awareness.
Bend and climb in order to look at various parts of the aircraft.
Manipulate a telephone, calculator, and computer keyboard.
Speak audibly and intelligibly over the telephone and in person.
Travel Requirement up 15%.

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
~ Short- & Long-Term Disability
~ Learning & Training opportunities

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field.

Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide.

With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind.

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field.

Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide.

With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind.