Operations Manager

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the repair team to meet Quality and On-Time-Delivery requirements.
• Drive a proactive culture that identifies and reduces operational risks, including safety, delivery, and productivity.
• Drive productivity through rigorous application of Lean and Value Stream tools.
• Responsible for year-over-year cost reductions (5%) and Turnaround Time reductions through the utilization of Continuous Improvement projects.
• Reduce both internal and external quality escapes showing year over year improvement while introducing new products into the shop.
• Work collaboratively with the repair team to develop and build plans supporting delivery and inventory strategy.
• Responsible for reporting out profits and losses as they apply to the yearly defined budget.
• Responsible for keeping close contact with internal and external supply chains to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain a detailed headcount plan and nurture cross-training/development planning.
• Provide leadership support of employee selection/talent acquisition, performance management, training/development, coaching/mentoring, and motivation/engagement processes and programs in alignment with the business goals and objectives. Recognize and reward employees for their efforts to drive results the right way.
• Create a continuous improvement environment where all employees are involved in Kaizen / 6-S activities and actively contributing improvement suggestions.
• Plan and control MRO manufacturing operations at lowest cost consistent with established specifications for customer quality.
• Provide leadership and direction to workforce in a manufacturing environment; establish production priorities and schedules consistent with unit goals.
• Maintain an on-time delivery above 90%
• Develop and maintain customer relationships with Barnes Aerospace values.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of related operations or manufacturing experience in a supervisory position preferably in the Aerospace industry.
• Strong competencies in leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness & organizational astuteness.
• Solid understanding of Division financial system; ability to obtain, analyze and act on financial/costs initiatives.
• Effectively balances consistency with flexibility and willing to change ideas in the face of new
• information.
• Act with integrity and the highest ethical behavior. Excellent interpersonal skills and team player approach.
• A customer advocates with the skills to develop and nurture long term relationships with senior leadership at our key customers.
• Proven track record of implementing and successfully executing on employee relations strategies and building a positive work environment.
• Solid computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to follow complex instructions and/or directions.
• Attention to detail and analytical approach is necessary, as well as demonstrated oral ability to present information effectively in group and one-on-one settings.

• BS Degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Logistics or related field required.

in Human Resources.

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