SUMMARY: The Director, Operations effectively leads and develops the teams, to obtain optimum productivity, while reaching strategic goals. Manages operations processes to ensure sufficient quantities of quality product on time and on budget, in order to meet marketplace demand. Lead, plan, coach and direct the Continuous Improvement Function to ensure safe production of high quality products to meet customer needs in the most cost effective manner.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (include scope of authority)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Establishes processes, benchmarks, tracks systems, timelines and procedures for implementation of best practices.
- Manages crisis resolution to ensure continuous flow of operation under designated budget
- Ensures that resources are utilized effectively and drives improvements
- Promotes a safe work environment with an ultimate goal of zero accidents
- Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.
- Directs cost reduction and process improvement to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
- Leads materials and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
- Liaises with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDES EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES), ETC.):
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10 years of relevant/technical work experience and 7-9 years of leadership experience OR
- An additional 4 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
- Excellent ability to provide strategic leadership and develop comprehensive budgets
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, etc.)
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- 14+ years of quality work experience
- 10+ years in the aviation industry
- 10 + years in a supervisory role
- Proficient with time-studies, lean principals and successful application of some of the improvement tools
- Complex problem solving and decision making with a proven record of results orientation
OTHER (INCLUDE LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, SECURITY CLEARANCE, TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.):
- The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. VSE considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment?
Education:
Experience:
- Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO): 10 years (Required)
- Leadership: 7 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Miramar, FL 33025 (Required)
Work Location: In person