- Bachelor's Degree or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- FAA Airframe and Power plant license and minimum of 5 years recent experience in in an Operational leadership role with delivered and sustainable results.
- P&L 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.
- Demonstrated inspirational leadership experience with core values centered on a participative communication style with a high degree of transparency and empathy; must naturally lead by example through physical presence, employee engagement and communication with all levels of the organization effectively.
- 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.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical problems.
- 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.
- Effective communicator, both oral and written. Must possess excellent interpersonal customer and employee relations skills.
- Sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
- 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.
- See and read technical information and invoices.
- Work well in a demanding, stressful, fast-paced environment.
- Travel Requirement up 15%.
Director of Operations - Illinois, United States - TriSearch
Description
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. Establishes process controls to ensure a FOD free environment. 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.