Aerospace MRO Operations Leader – Drive Growth

McFarlane Alaska; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AV8 MRO is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Houston facility's daily production, planning, and procurement efforts. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while balancing workforce capacity and materials availability.

Lead a team of supervisors and production personnel, align production with customer priorities, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Site Leader and anchors process improvements within a growing aerospace repair operation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing or aerospace operations, with 3+ years leading production teams.
• Proven ability to manage safety, quality, delivery, and productivity improvements.
• Strong experience with production planning, scheduling, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience in regulated environments (FAA/EASA) and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations from receiving to shipping at the Houston facility.
• Set priorities, schedules, and performance expectations to meet customer commitments.
• Plan capacity and balance labor, equipment, and materials for efficiency.
• Oversee procurement of parts and outside processing to support schedules.
• Coach and develop supervisors and production personnel, promoting safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure FAA Part 145/EASA compliance and support audits and metrics reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Aerospace

ERP/MRP

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Tools

AvSight

Job description

AV8 MRO is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Houston facility's daily production, planning, and procurement efforts. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while balancing workforce capacity and materials availability.

Lead a team of supervisors and production personnel, align production with customer priorities, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Site Leader and anchors process improvements within a growing aerospace repair operation.