Aero Operations Manager

Mdaturbines; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Sr. Operations Manager to lead Aero/Gas Turbine Parts services.

Located at our San Antonio facility, the role focuses on directing repair teams, managing costs, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a BS/BA in engineering, business, or related fields with 7+ years in aerospace or turbine maintenance operations, including leadership of engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related operations/manufacturing experience in a supervisory position within Aerospace or Gas Turbine maintenance, repair & overhaul industries.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams.
• Experience in managing repair shops and driving profitability on jobs.
• Proven project management and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• GT Field Engineer experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage repair and services teams to meet customers’ Quality and On-Time Delivery requirements.
• Reduce operational risks by ensuring all safety measures and protocols are followed.
• Plan and control operational costs aligned with business priorities.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture encouraging staff suggestions.
• Manage internal and external supply chains and inventory to support production forecasts.
• Lead talent acquisition, performance management, training, coaching, and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Organizational awareness

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA in engineering, business, management, logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite 365

Job description

Description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC a world class supplier of power generation services, parts and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who has a desire to join a growing organization and an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

MD&A’s Industrial Gas Turbine Division in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to lead and grow the Aero/Gas Turbine Parts services. This position will be located at our San Antonio, Texas facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage repair and services teams to meet customers’ Quality and On-Time Delivery requirements.
• Reduce operational risks by ensuring all company safety measures and protocols are followed.
• Plans, controls, and maintains all operational costs consistent with established business priorities and goals.
• Create and promote a continuous improvement environment/culture where all employees actively contribute to improvement suggestions and ideas.
• Ability to obtain, analyze, and act on new or established financial profitability targets.
• Work and enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing internal and external supply chains. Ensure adequate levels of inventory and consumables to support production forecasts.
• Proved leadership support in employee selection/talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, coaching and mentoring, and employee engagement processes and programs in alignment with all business goals, visions, and values.

Requirements

• BS/BA in engineering, business, management, logistics, or a related field is required.
• 7+ years of related operations/manufacturing experience in a supervisory position within the Aerospace and or Gas Turbine maintenance, repair & overhaul industries. Must have managed and lead a team of engineers and repair technicians.
• Strong competencies in leadership, communication, cultural awareness, and organizational astuteness.
• Proven track record of managing a repair shop including driving profitability on jobs.
• Ability to effectively communicate written and verbal complex instructions or directions to direct reports and division management.
• Well-versed and solid computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite 365.
• GT Field Engineer experience is a strong plus.
• Strong project management skills.

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