Operations Manager II (Tulsa, OK)

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, this position plans, schedules, and supervises the day-to-day operations of one or more departments to meet production requirements in an aircraft manufacturing operation. The role ensures compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), quality, productivity, and budget standards, as well as 6S and housekeeping. It also involves preparing employees and work groups for future requirements through training and development activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Aviation Maintenance or related curriculum, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
18 months of managerial experience with accountability and ownership of employee relations activities (performance reviews, hiring/termination recommendations, compensation recommendations, employee development) in a technically related role (aviation maintenance, general manufacturing).
Proven leadership ability and effectiveness in an entry-level supervisory role.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and deliver results.
Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing.
Proficient in using computerized database management (Excel) and presentation systems (PowerPoint).
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

Assigns production responsibilities, work plans, and schedule requirements to department leads and coordinators to ensure jobs are completed in a manner that satisfies FAA regulations.
Coordinates with engineering, finance, materials, quality, and other departments to ensure schedules and budgets are met and problems are resolved.
Assists in troubleshooting production process problems with existing processes and equipment, minimizing costs and preventing delivery delays.
Enforces quality standards and monitors/provides corrective action for workmanship issues.
Conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance with Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP) and coordinates with the Quality Assurance team to develop and implement revised or new procedures.
Executes manufacturing strategy for the department(s) encompassing Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement philosophies and concepts, leading the implementation of Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
Promotes, encourages, and leads assigned employees and MBU(s) towards continuous process and performance improvement.
Ensures the department(s) has adequate resources to perform assigned tasks.
Implements company policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains a safe work environment, ensuring stringent housekeeping, 6S standards, and safety procedures are followed. Leads trend and root cause analysis and accident investigations.
Provides input for the development of business unit strategic plans to ensure budget, product cost, productivity, inventory levels, delivery performance, quality objectives, and operational goals are met.
Develops subordinate personnel to have the necessary technical skills, training, and certifications.
Encourages innovation and maintains awareness of best practices across the company and manufacturing industry.
Ensures departmental emergency action plans support the business unit's Business Continuity Plan and can be executed effectively.
May include flight tests on aircraft in support of aircraft certification and final phase testing.
Performs other duties as assigned.