Director, Ops Excellence

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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As the Director of Operations Excellence, you will play a pivotal role on the San Antonio leadership team and act as an independent, change-driven leader within the StandardAero Corporate Leadership team. This role centers on executing strategic improvement initiatives that align with key business objectives. It requires the courage to challenge the status quo within your area of expertise and the judgment to collaborate with peers when outside it. Your success will be defined by a bias for action and the ability to implement systematic processes that enhance operational performance.

StandardAero is looking for an Director of Operations Excellence for our San Antonio, TX location ***This position is NOT REMOTE****

As a Director of Operations Excellence, you will:

• Develop, own and execute a strategic roadmap for all operational excellence activities to be aligned with overall business strategy and growth.
• Lead and coordinate key continuous improvement and kaizen activities across the enterprise.
• Lead existing business unit lean facilitators for assigned continuous improvement or kaizen activities.
• Design and lead training for Operations Excellence and lean facilitator training across the enterprise.
• Provide insight to corporate and site leadership areas that need attention based on agreed upon metrics.
• Design, implement and deploy capacity planning models working site leadership to drive business decisions on equipment, staffing, and tooling.
• Lead and support NPI activities as assigned to achieve:
  • Compliance with corporate and site NPI procedures
  • New programs and stood up to meet objectives
  • Support site teams as Subject Matter Expert for NPI processes when required
• Support Business Development team with strategic acquisitions as required.
• Review operational metrics and working with sites, develop CI plans to improve operations. Provide regular reporting as required.
• Develop and implement transition / consolidation plans to allow for smooth transition of processes to be relocated and/or transitioned to a new location.
• Act as a mentor to Operations Leaders regarding standard work and training required to manage their product lines / cells.
• Produce periodic reports to communicate the status of projects / areas within the business to appropriate levels of the organization.
• Provide and create technical and financial data for preparation of cost benefit analysis (OEE, ROI, etc.)
• Facilitate, coach, and / or mentors team members in the Operations Excellence activities (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause and Effects Problem Solving, 5S, Process Mapping, and Kaizen events).
• Carries out other duties as assigned
• 25% Travel to other location(s)

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in operations in either aviation or manufacturing business
• 10+ years of experience working with tools within the Aviation or Manufacturing business.
• 8+ years of experience lean manufacturing and the continual improvement process.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams focusing on lean manufacturing and continual improvement process
• 3+ years leading Kaizen events
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Bachelors' degree In Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce or related field and 10 years of related experience doing continuous improvement projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
• Knowledge of FAA, and other relevant Aviation regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in project management tools
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.