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StandardAero · 2 days ago

Manager, Operations

StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. The Operations Manager oversees production planning, scheduling, and day-to-day operations to meet sales, inventory, and quality targets while managing costs and resources.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Directs the production and scheduling process according to sales volume, sales mix, inventory requirements and materials availability
Plans day-to-day operations, assigns manpower, authorizes overtime and controls costs. Monitors production yields on a daily basis; makes adjustments as necessary to maintain delivery schedules
Coordinates and liaises with production planning, supply, sales, engineering and customer service to ensure production standards and goals are achieved
Establishes and implements policies and procedures needed to achieve the business unit's strategic operating goals
Performs capacity planning for equipment, floor space and manpower requirements in accordance with forecasted workload
Builds and develops team approaches to problem solving and continuous improvement concepts within the assigned area
Develops and Implements Cross-training model to maximize staffing availability, working cross functionally with other department managers to ensure adequate coverage across all working areas
Produces and maintains measures of performance to graphically display performance-related strengths and weaknesses within the cell, utilizing the date to drive improvements in efficiency and standard hours, as well as other problem areas as discovered
Monitors, controls and reports on the cell's capital expenditures in relation to budgeted amounts
Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the cell, including the selecting of employees, pay administration, budget administration, employee safety, employee counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed within the cell
Actively participates in the business unit management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes
Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports
Carries out special projects as assigned
May perform cell production tasks as required, depending on cell size and technical qualifications

Qualification

Production PlanningBudgetingSupervisory ExperienceProject ManagementLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsCapacity PlanningEmployee RelationsTraining DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementProblem Solving

Required

3 or more years of demonstrated planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, and communication skills, measurable by successful completion of projects, team management, or prior performance evaluations
Proven project management experience, measurable by leading projects with defined timelines, budgets, or deliverables for 5 years or more
5 or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), demonstrated by completed work, reports, or analyses using these tools
Ability to read, understand, and follow company instructions, processes, policies, and export compliance regulations, demonstrated by prior work experience, documented adherence, or training certifications
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production or MRO environment, measurable by formal supervisory roles, direct reports managed, or performance outcomes
Must be available for after-hours on-call duties to respond to critical incidents or urgent situations as necessary

Preferred

Experience with J85 series engines and components, or other Jet Engine experience preferred
College diploma in engineering, business administration or related discipline
Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies

Benefits

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

Company

StandardAero

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StandardAero is a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.85B
2025-05-21Post Ipo Secondary· $840M
2025-03-24Post Ipo Secondary· $1.01B
2024-10-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Marc Drobny
President, Military & Energy
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