Operations Manager, 2Nd Shift

SUMMARY

The Operations Manager provides leadership and day-to-day management of assembly floor personnel supporting single-engine helicopter production and composite component and wire harness production lines. The role encompasses fuselage fabrication, helicopter final assembly, ground and flight test, FAA airworthiness certification, and management of composite and wire harness production at the remote facility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, meeting cost and schedule requirements, and ensuring safe manufacturing operations through establishing and adhering to operating policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Support Visual Management and Daily Accountability on the production floor
• Support Continuous Improvement across all production areas within the scope of responsibility
• Key contributor and mentor in on-the-job training (OJT) for team members
• Other duties may be assigned
• Maintain AS9100 compliance
• Work within and outside the Operations function to resolve issues that affect production, such as non-conformances, material shortages, ground and flight test squawks, tooling or facility issues, workforce, etc.
• Develop and maintain a performance driven organization to meet the production schedule
• Ensure the production schedule is achieved consistently
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the single-engine production line and composite/ wire harness lines
• Establish training programs to continually upgrade employees’ technical capabilities and knowledge of governing procedures and regulations requirements
• Prepares and delivers progress and status reports to the Department Manager and/or Director of Operations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage employees to meet production costs and schedule goals in compliance with company policy
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Position manages production floor technicians (structural, avionics, A&P) and tool crib attendant

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• The ability to understand and follow instructions and the ability to concentrate is required
• Understanding of Lean Principals
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers and functions
• The ability to get along with others or to be part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Regular attendance at the worksite is required.
• Access to Export Control Information required
• Ability to solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists
• Experience with aircraft sheet metal fabrication, avionics, propulsion systems, flight controls, and composite and electrical wire harness manufacturing is a plus
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Comprehensive understanding of FAR Part 21 & 145 regulations

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline required and 3-5 years work-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contracts, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A&P License required

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in an office and factory settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.
• This position is designated by the employer to be a safety-sensitive position.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

MD Helicopters, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.