Manager, Operations

Standard Aero•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Operations Manager leads and optimizes FAA Part 145 repair station production operations across the Fuel Accessories shop. The role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time delivery of customer units while balancing capacity, labor, materials, equipment, costs, and customer commitments. The position drives operational excellence through production planning, workforce deployment, cross-functional coordination, performance management, and continuous improvement. The Operations Manager partners with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and site leadership to remove barriers, improve turnaround time and throughput, strengthen quality performance, and meet business-unit financial and operational objectives. The role also oversees people management, safety, budgets, workforce planning, and organizational goals, and may provide hands-on production support when needed.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in aviation MRO, aerospace manufacturing, or a similarly regulated production environment.
Fuel accessories experience required.
At least 3 years of direct leadership experience overseeing production, repair, manufacturing, or shop-floor operations.
At least one year of experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading daily production operations, including labor planning, manpower allocation, scheduling, capacity planning, overtime management, and cost control.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing or aviation MRO operations, including ERP systems, production planning, and repair processes.
Experience managing multiple production cells, shops, shifts, or product lines within an aviation MRO environment.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, solve operational challenges, and improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
Technical or operational experience with gas turbine fuel accessories, fuel controls, fuel systems, power generation, pneumatic systems, or related aircraft accessory repairs.
Working knowledge of FAA quality system requirements, technical procedures, export compliance, safety standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience using operational metrics, visual management tools, and Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles to improve turnaround time, throughput, labor utilization, and overall performance.
Strong leadership, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
Experience in capital planning and facility expansion.
Aviation certifications such as an A&P or FAA Part 65 Repairman Certificate.

Responsibilities

Direct production planning and scheduling based on sales demand, inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity.
Plan daily operations by assigning manpower, authorizing overtime, and managing labor and operating costs.
Monitor production performance, yields, and delivery schedules, making adjustments to support on-time customer deliveries.
Coordinate with production, supply chain, engineering, sales, and customer service to achieve operational goals and production standards.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives that support strategic business objectives.
Plan capacity for equipment, floor space, and staffing to meet forecasted workloads.
Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics; manage capital expenditures and departmental budgets.
Lead people management activities, including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, employee development, compensation, discipline, and employee relations.
Oversee administrative and operational functions, including safety, budget administration, workforce planning, and achievement of organizational goals.
Participate in business-unit leadership initiatives and manage special projects.
Provide hands-on production support when operational needs require it.
Perform other duties as assigned.