Director of Operations (Gas Turbine Engine MRO)

• Lead and inspire: Collaborate with the Site Leader and senior team to achieve ambitious goals across safety, quality, delivery, production, cost, engineering, and key stakeholder objectives.
• Aerospace expertise: Oversee the disassembly, repair, and assembly of aero-derivative engines and components, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and customer requirements. Leverage your manufacturing experience to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Operational excellence champion: Drive sustainable cost-effectiveness through process management, system optimization, and building high-performing teams. Manage operations across components, engine MRO, maintenance, facilities, shipping & receiving, planning & expediting, and training.
• Growth strategist: Develop and execute innovative initiatives to expand capacity and ensure the organization remains future-proof.
• Safety first: Foster a culture of safety aligned with Chromalloy's core values, implementing safety protocols and promoting continuous improvement.
• Lean & Six Sigma champion: Drive operational excellence through the application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• People leader: Plan, develop, and execute strategies for staffing and equipment needs. Lead, coach, and develop your team to meet current and future skill requirements.
• Ethical compass: Champion Chromalloy's Code of Ethical Standards and "One Chromalloy" philosophy, setting an exemplary standard for professional conduct and personal accountability.
• Collaboration champion: Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Demand Management to ensure accuracy in inventory and data.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Management, Business, or a related field of study.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious business goals.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years managing aerospace industry operations, including experience with AS9100 and FAA repair station regulations. Must have hands-on experience in turbine engine maintenance, repair, testing, and overhaul.
• Process Improvement: Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, with a minimum of 10 years of experience and a proven track record of successful implementation in an operational environment.

• Achieves Results - Is accountable and results driven; Has bias for action; Holds self and others accountable: Delivers on time with high quality
• Business Acumen - Understands the business, our critical success factors, and market tactics and strategies; Utilizes business understand to plan and prioritize; Demonstrates critical thinking; Translates strategy into aligned business actions
• People Leadership - Possesses Self Awareness; Authenticity, Integrity, Humility; Demonstrates courage in communication decision making; Delivers clear and respectful feedback; Creates psychological safety in teams; Enables collaborative problem solving
• Organizational Agility - Possesses interpersonal intelligence and skills; Collaborates up, down, and across to achieve results; Uses informal influence and persuasion; Marshals resources to get things done
• Innovation & Creativity - Possesses a growth mindset, learning agility, openness to new ideas; Active listener and probes; respectful of differing thoughts/opinions; Facilitating brainstorming and creative process; Systems awareness – demonstrates systems thinking

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