Industrial Operations Manager
About The Position
Beringer Aero is seeking an experienced Industrial Operations Manager to lead the next phase of their US operation in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is focused on building and scaling the industrial organization, including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Purchasing. The manager will work closely with French Engineering and Industrial teams to define strategy, establish processes, develop people, and implement systems for significant growth. The position is not a production floor management role but rather focuses on building the surrounding architecture, structure, standards, culture, and team.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
- Strong background in aviation (general aviation preferred).
- FAA regulatory familiarity required.
- Proven experience structuring or building an industrial operation, department, or new activity.
- Strong grasp of the full industrial chain: Engineering through Delivery.
- ERP/MRP implementation experience.
- Experience managing a multi-vendor supply chain.
- Comfort in a regulated quality environment.
- Project management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a small or mid-sized company (highly desirable).
- Degree in mechanical or production engineering preferred; strong experience can substitute.
Nice To Haves
- French language skills are a nice-to-have, not a requirement.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement the industrial organization, processes, and management systems for the US operation.
- Lead, develop, and coach functional managers and team leaders across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Purchasing.
- Partner with the French Engineering and Industrial teams to transfer know-how and best practices to the US.
- Drive the implementation of the ERP system and ensure full adoption.
- Manage a vendor network of 50-100 suppliers, building robust purchasing and supply chain processes.
- Establish KPIs, performance routines, and a continuous improvement culture.
- Anticipate future capacity, workforce, and infrastructure needs as production volumes grow.
- Support FAA regulatory compliance and represent the US industrial organization in audits and regulatory interactions.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
