Director, Aerospace Manufacturing Operations

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.
Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Operations to join our team in Carson City, Nevada. This key leadership position requires a proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The Director of Operations will oversee the daily operations of the organization, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all processes. This role involves strategic planning, managing resources, and leading the department to achieve organizational goals and financial plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of day-to-day operational activities
• Manage key performance metrics such as TAT, OTD, OTC, Linearity, COPQ, Utilization, and Efficiency
• Conduct regular capacity and strategic business planning of equipment, floorspace, and manpower based on annual and long-range forecasts
• Coordinate with various departments including quality, engineering, planning, procurement, customer service, continuous improvement, maintenance, IT, sales, and finance to resolve issues and ensure production standards and goals are achieved
• Monitor and analyze output, cycle times, routings, labor, quality, staffing, facility usage, budget, and financial performance for the operations team
• Review and sign-off on all internal operations work-instructions
• Exercise authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety, and general employee relations for the entire operations team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. However, highly experienced professionals with a background specific in gas turbine component repair and/or manufacturing operations may qualify without having a bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of experience in Operations with increasing levels of responsibility
• 5 years of managerial experience in Operations
• Knowledge of castings, machining, coating and/or heat treatment processes is a significant plus

Other Notes:

• Relocation assistance is available

Chromalloy's Leadership Capabilities:

• Achieves Results - Is accountable and results driven; Has bias for action; Holds self and others accountable: Delivers on time with high quality
• Business Acumen - Understands the business, our critical success factors, and market tactics and strategies; Utilizes business understand to plan and prioritize; Demonstrates critical thinking; Translates strategy into aligned business actions
• People Leadership - Possesses Self Awareness; Authenticity, Integrity, Humility; Demonstrates courage in communication decision making; Delivers clear and respectful feedback; Creates psychological safety in teams; Enables collaborative problem solving
• Organizational Agility - Possesses interpersonal intelligence and skills; Collaborates up, down, and across to achieve results; Uses informal influence and persuasion; Marshals resources to get things done
• Innovation & Creativity - Possesses a growth mindset, learning agility, openness to new ideas; Active listener and probes; respectful of differing thoughts/opinions; Facilitating brainstorming and creative process; Systems awareness – demonstrates systems thinking

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.
Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.
Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.
In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/