Operations Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the Part 145 Repair Station as the FAA Accountable Manager.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements, including EASA, CAAC, CAA, and DOT.
• Maintain the effectiveness and integrity of the Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, Training Manual, Roster, and related quality system documents.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and regulatory audits.
• Achieve operational goals for safety, quality, delivery, lead time, inventory, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement using Parker Lean System tools, including standardized work, visual management, 5S, PDCA, team improvement boards, and value stream boards.
• Lead daily team communication, problem solving, and cross-functional coordination to support smooth workflow and rapid issue resolution.
• Support workforce development through coaching, cross-training, and building a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Help develop and execute value stream improvement plans to create flow, support pull systems, and level workload.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, operations, or business-related field.
• 4+ years of related experience in manufacturing, operations, repair station, aerospace, or regulated environments.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145 requirements and related regulatory standards.
• Experience leading teams, improving processes, and delivering results across safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Knowledge of production control, supply chain coordination, quality systems, and planning/execution systems such as MRP/ERP.
• Proven ability to build teams, develop employees, and lead positive change in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Parker

This is an opportunity to lead a critical aerospace operation, make a visible impact, and grow your career in a high-accountability leadership role within a culture focused on operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement.