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Director, Operations Sr

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StandardAero

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Cincinnati

AI generated summary

  • You should have a related bachelor’s degree, 10-12 years of operations leadership, aviation experience, strategic thinking, strong communication skills, financial acumen, and analytical abilities.
  • You will strategize and lead operations, optimize processes, mentor managers, collaborate cross-functionally, ensure compliance, report performance, and manage resources and talent development.

Requirements

  • - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • - Proven track record of at least 10-12 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role
  • - Proven experience in the aviation industry
  • - Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building abilities
  • - Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets
  • - Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic industry is highly desirable
  • - Strong analytical skills with ability to use data to drive insights and decisions

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive operations strategy aligned with StandardAero's objectives, focusing on scalability, cost-effectiveness, and continuous improvement
  • Provide visionary leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a diverse team of operational managers
  • Foster strong partnerships and collaboration with senior leaders, including Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, to align operational efforts and drive holistic business success
  • Identify opportunities for cross-functional process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness
  • Analyze existing operational processes and identify areas of improvement, streamlining workflows, reducing bottlenecks, and enhancing productivity
  • Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and high-quality output
  • Regularly report on operational performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership team
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices
  • Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative practices to drive operational excellence, evaluate/implement technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth
  • Liaises with operation leaders to balance corporate manpower requirements and local resource shortages or surpluses
  • Supports capacity planning and resource utilization reporting tools to assist the operations group in balancing resource requirements
  • Part-take in continuous improvement project plans with operations to maximize the financial impact of projects with site benefits
  • Reviews, prioritizes, and participates in functional support group projects to better meet corporate and site operations goals
  • Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health & safety and the general employee relations of direct reports

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Senior Director of Operations position?

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is required, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred. Additionally, candidates should have at least 10-12 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, with 3-5 years in a senior leadership role.

Is experience in the aviation industry necessary for this role?

Yes, proven experience in the aviation industry is required for the Senior Director of Operations position.

What type of leadership skills are expected for this position?

Candidates should possess strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, communication, and team-building abilities.

How is operational performance measured and reported in this role?

The Senior Director of Operations will regularly report on operational performance, providing insights and recommendations to the senior leadership team to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees are offered comprehensive healthcare, a 401(k) plan with 100% company match, paid time off starting on day one, bonus opportunities, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and learning and training opportunities.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement within the company?

Yes, StandardAero emphasizes advancement opportunities and personal development through on-the-job training.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusivity?

StandardAero celebrates diversity and offers equal employment opportunities for all, fostering a supportive environment free from harassment or discrimination.

How does the company approach continuous improvement?

The Senior Director of Operations will partake in continuous improvement project plans with operations to maximize the financial impact of projects and ensure they align with corporate and site operations goals.

StandardAero

Setting a higher standard for aviation MRO services and support

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1911
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

StandardAero is one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. We offer extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military and industrial power customers. Nearly 7,500 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. We’ve solved some of the biggest aviation challenges through ingenuity, teamwork, and collaboration. Our culture is built on respect, open communication, and recognition for a job well done. We focus on teamwork to create a supportive environment where everyone can bring their skills and perspectives to the table. With over 100 years of experience in the aviation industry, we have the stability, resources, and training to help our team achieve their career goals. Join StandardAero and help us raise the standard of excellence in aviation repair and maintenance!