Operations Manager

Tiffin Buyer LLC•Tiffin, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Signia Aerospace is built on decades of proven performance and partnership in the aircraft systems industry. The proven brands that operate under the Signia Aerospace ecosystem lead the field in thermal management and mission-specific equipment. They are the brands of choice for pilots, maintenance directors, ground crews, and supply chain professionals worldwide, in commercial, private, and military applications. Our depth of expertise and unique pool of resources allows us to act as an integrated, nimble partner in the design, manufacture, delivery, and service of highly specialized aircraft systems and components. Tiffin Aire is based at the Seneca County Airport. Founded in 1968 by Dwight and Jeanne Gnepper. It began with only three employees, two single engine aircraft, two hangars, and an office. By 1996 Tiffin Aire offered aircraft charter, flight instruction and rental, aircraft sales, aircraft maintenance, parts and oil sales, and propeller/governor sales and service. De-ice boot sales/installation and the Tiffin Aire Tug were added to the company product line in later years. Tiffin Aire is now owned by Hartzell Propeller, LLC out of Piqua, Ohio. We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more. Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Requirements

Production planning
Staffing
Scheduling
Workflow management
Productivity improvement
Quality assurance
Delivery management
Labor utilization optimization
Continuous improvement initiatives
Collaboration with cross-functional teams (Site Leadership, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering)
Leadership through accountability, coaching, technical knowledge, business judgment, and communication
Team development
Fostering a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement
Understanding and supporting the company's operating model (SOAR)
Contributing to business value drivers (Profitable New Business, Productivity, Precision M&A, Value-Based Pricing)
Operational excellence
Customer focus
MRO production activities
Resource utilization
Employee engagement
Employee retention
Employee development
Meeting customer commitments and turnaround times
Management of labor, materials, equipment, and production capacity
Production forecasting
Communication of operational risks and constraints
Driving efficiency and profitability

Responsibilities

Accountable for production planning, staffing, scheduling, workflow, productivity, quality, delivery, labor utilization, and continuous improvement.
Partner closely with Site Leadership, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and other functional teams to ensure the operation meets business and customer objectives.
Lead through accountability, coaching, technical knowledge, sound business judgment, and strong communication while developing a high-performing team and fostering a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Support the company’s operating model (SOAR) and contribute to the organization’s business value drivers, Profitable New Business, Productivity, Precision M&A, and Value-Based Pricing, through operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.
Achieve production, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial objectives.
Ensure safe and compliant execution of all MRO production activities.
Effectively manage production planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource utilization.
Foster strong employee engagement, accountability, retention, and development.
Consistently achieve customer commitments and turnaround-time expectations.
Effectively manage labor, materials, equipment, and production capacity.
Provide accurate production forecasting and communication of operational risks and constraints.
Drive improved productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability through continuous improvement.
Collaborate effectively with Site Leadership and cross-functional partners.
Develop a high-performing production organization capable of supporting current and future business growth.