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Senior Operations Manager - MRO

Company: Orion Talent
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

Title: Senior Operations Manager - MRO
Location: San Diego, CA
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri days
Compensation: $146k-$192k base salary, depending on experience, plus 20% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company/site performance).
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with HAS/HRA, 401(k), short/long-term disability, PTO, Holidays and more.

Position Description: Reporting to the Site Leader/GM, the Senior Operations Manager is an aircraft engine MRO subject matter expert who provides strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for a team of roughly 130 direct and indirect employees across Operations, Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, EHS and Shipping/Receiving. As well, the Senior Operations Manager is a continuous improvement-minded leader with hands-on expertise to drive operational excellence throughout the business.

Responsibilities include:
--- Manage operations across components repair, engine MRO, maintenance, facilities, shipping & receiving, planning & expediting, and training. Effectively lead, support and hold teams accountable to performance metrics/KPIs.
--- Collaborate with the Site Leader and senior team to set and achieve ambitious goals across safety, quality, delivery, production, cost, engineering, and key stakeholder objectives.
--- Oversee the disassembly, repair, and assembly of aero-derivative engines and components, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and customer requirements.
--- Leverage manufacturing experience to maximize revenue and profitability.
--- Drive sustainable cost-effectiveness through process management, system optimization, and building high-performing teams.
--- Develop and execute innovative initiatives to expand capacity, improve efficiencies and ensure the organization remains future-proof.
--- Foster a culture of safety aligned with the company's core values, implementing safety protocols and promoting continuous improvement.
--- Drive operational excellence through the application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
--- Plan, develop, and execute strategies for staffing and equipment needs. Lead, coach, and develop your team to meet current and future skill requirements.
--- Champion the company's Code of Ethical Standards, setting an exemplary standard for professional conduct and personal accountability.
--- Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Demand Management to ensure accuracy in inventory and data. (The site is currently implementing a new ERP system which will aid in this endeavor).

Requirements:
--- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Management, Business, or a related field of study. Master's degree preferred.
--- Minimum of 7 years managing aerospace industry (to include Military aviation) operations, including experience with AS9100 and FAA repair station regulations.
--- Hands-on experience/leadership in turbine engine maintenance, repair, testing, and overhaul is required.
--- Proven track record of leading and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious business goals.
--- Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, with a proven track record of successful implementation in an operational environment.
--- Strong Tactical and Strategic Leadership - the right leader is flexible, approachable, engages with the team on the floor, promotes teamwork and training, encourages input for solutions and continuous improvement, recognizes accomplishments, and instills accountability (personal, safety, productivity, quality).
--- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident (Green Card)
--- Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Company Description:
Our client is a global company and leading provider of aircraft engine and gas turbine aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that are critical to running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. They develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms.

Why this opportunity?
There is tremendous room for improvement within our client's Engine MRO operations, and the successful Senior Operations Manager will develop and implement strategies/plans to further increase capacity and efficiency in both Engine MRO and Component Repair operations.

Thier employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live the company values every day. This is a career opportunity to work with a highly experienced team (over 50% of the site workforce are former military), work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. You will be joining a team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for high profile customers. You will be proud to be an integral part of something bigger.

The San Diego operation is a small, talented team with a strong teamwork culture and a diverse range of customers - as a result, it is a more flexible, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment than their competitors. Based on your career goals and performance, there is also tremendous opportunity for advancement and growth - from Senior Manager to Director to Site Leader, or other leadership roles throughout the company.

Keywords: Orion Talent, Mission Viejo , Senior Operations Manager - MRO, Executive , San Diego, California

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