Operations Manager (Business Unit Leader)

About the role

The Manager of Operations will lead and manage the Operations team in respective areas of coverage on the Flowline to deliver completely equipped, furnished, powered and certified single aisle aircraft on time, quality and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operations team in respective areas of coverage on the Flowline to deliver completely equipped, furnished, powered and certified single aisle aircraft on time, quality and cost.
• Provide direction and oversight to production activities and achieve 95%+ In-station Build of the A/C for all value streams of work.
• Master all elements of the Performance Management Center.
• Closely monitor and manage all budgetary requirements regarding consumables consumption, hand tools, and Jigs/Tooling maintenance.
• Addressing all needs concerning Work Orders, WIP materials management, Design and Work Process questions and Ground Test which performs all relevant aircraft tests.
• Responsible for the management of all employees assigned to the Station. Includes the selection, performance management, identification of development needs, and employee recognition.
• Manage and direct aircraft manufacturing techniques, associated industrial processes, industrial planning, organizing around the product and the related procedures.
• Responsible for the development of manpower forecast requirements based on line balancing, activity sequencing of PPCB, and identifying the necessary skill sets required to achieve 95%+ In-station Build.
• Responsible for the prevention and elimination of disturbances in the manufacturing process and monitoring the level of quality output from the team.
• Manage and integrate the activities performed in the FAL (Final Assembly Line).
• Lead and coach the employees and develop their Leadership skills.
• Establish expectations for high levels of flexibility in their respective areas and "multiple skills" requirements for the workforce and Performance Management Centers.
• Actively manage the transfer from Trainers (expats) to employees through succession planning, preparation, knowledge transfer validation, and training.
• Ensure fulfillment of legal and airworthiness requirements to ensure Operation, including demonstration of compliance for the maintenance of the POA.
• Contribute to enhancing the corporate image by ensuring FAL environment standards are high and continuously improved.
• Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA rules and regulations. Ensure the importance and company commitment to safety is in the forefront of thought and action on the part of every employee.
• Support the Analysis for the Cost of Non Quality data to identify root cause and eliminate human factor quality defects that occur in the manufacturing/assembly process, as quickly and as early as possible.
• Proactively identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and encourage cooperative work relationships.
• Engage with support staff from Quality, Procurement and other specialty areas to improve work flow and enhance existing processes.
• Collaborate with the procurement function to ensure the acquisition of necessary consumable materials as well as tools and other equipment.
• Coach, Train, and Lead Operations Teams in achieving the annual objectives.
• Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station, accurate Quality Gate data, and FOT achievement.
• Manage departmental budgets/costs in accordance with AOP objective.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Aviation, Business or a relevant field preferred
• Minimum 8 -10 years of experience in aviation manufacturing
• Minimum 5 or more years of experience in a leadership position
• Minimum 5 or more years of experience in Aviation Production disciplines (Mechanics / Structure / Electrics)
• Experience in a multicultural work environment
• Experience with Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing
• Demonstrate effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information
• Experience as a member and leader of an international team

Skills

• Have an aptitude to plan and organize to ensure the attainment of results
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Ability to work in different production management systems
• High degree of flexibility and initiative
• Industry safety practices and procedures

Desired Capabilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Specifically, in English which is required operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office; SAP, MES & HMS preferred