Business Unit Manager Repair & Overhaul

Kinetic Engine Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Business Unit Manager for Repair & Overhaul to lead strategic planning, asset management, and performance across the enterprise.

You will drive lean initiatives, oversee budgets, scheduling, quality, and compliance with FAA Part 145, while developing teams and ensuring on-time delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing, MRO, repair, overhaul, or a complex manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or management experience with responsibility for operations, production, MRO, maintenance, or a related function.
• Experience managing budgets, costs, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
• Experience with FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements and AS9100 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategies for the Repair & Overhaul business unit and align with growth and profitability goals.
• Lead end-to-end MRO processes including repair planning, material availability, and production scheduling.
• Set and monitor performance objectives for turnaround time, on-time delivery, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and RCCA methodologies.
• Oversee budgets, capital planning, and cost control to meet profitability targets.
• Cultivate relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Foster leadership, coaching, and development of a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure successful execution of MRO programs.

Skills

Aerospace MRO

FAA Part 145

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget Management

Operations Management

Performance Metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Job description

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Business Unit Manager Repair & Overhaul

Full Time Indirect Phoenix, AZ, US

Essential Job Functions:

The Repair and Overhaul Business Unit Manager provide strategic leadership for enterprise wide. Develop long-term asset management strategies, standardize maintenance practices, drive operational excellence, and ensure maintenance performance aligns with business objectives.

• Production Planning and Scheduling
• Maintenance and Equipment Reliability
• Material and Spare Parts Management
• Cost and Budget Management
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Workforce Planning and Development
• Customer and Supplier Coordination

Functions:

• Develop and execute the Repair & Overhaul business unit's annual and long-term business plans to support growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and overall business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction for the end-to-end MRO process, including repair planning, material availability, production execution, turnaround time, quality, and delivery performance.
• Establish and monitor operational objectives and metrics related to turnaround time, on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, inventory, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop strategies to improve repair cycle time, operational efficiency, capacity utilization, asset availability, and overall business unit performance.
• Direct business unit budgets, capital planning, cost estimates, and financial performance to ensure the operation meets established profitability objectives.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities related to labor, materials, outside processing, equipment, freight, inventory, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and execute asset management strategies to maximize equipment reliability, availability, useful life, and return on investment.
• Drive predictive and preventive maintenance strategies and support the implementation of technology and digital solutions to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements, customer requirements, export control regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead and ensure completion of Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) related to operational, quality, delivery, equipment, and customer issues.
• Manage spare parts inventory and establish strategies to improve inventory availability, inventory turns, cost, and obsolescence.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, outside processors, customers, and internal stakeholders to support business unit objectives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and other functional departments to ensure successful execution of MRO programs and customer requirements.
• Responsible for workforce planning, staffing, hiring, training, performance management, and development of personnel within the business unit.
• Establish performance expectations and provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Review operational capacity and workforce requirements and develop plans to support current and future business demand.
• Track and report business unit performance, including financial, operational, workforce, quality, delivery, and project metrics, to senior management.
• Develop and execute capital projects and equipment investments, including business cases, cost justification, implementation, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Ensure repair orders and production schedules are completed on time and that appropriate resources are available to support customer commitments.
• Review completed work orders and operational documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, compliance, and adherence to established processes.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime and prevent disruptions to customer delivery schedules.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting complex equipment, process, and operational issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure proper documentation, procedures, work instructions, and processes are established, maintained, and followed by all personnel.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer focus throughout the Repair & Overhaul business unit.
• Performs other duties as required and is available for overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, MRO, repair, overhaul, and production operations.
• Strong understanding of FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements and aerospace quality systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with budgets, cost control, capital planning, and P&L management.
• Knowledge of asset management, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, equipment reliability, and maintenance best practices.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective action experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and work with all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to establish effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and use metrics to drive business decisions and improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and aerospace environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Self-starter capable of solving complex problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to lead organizational change and implement new processes and technologies.
• Ability to develop, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Must maintain confidentiality of company, customer, employee, and proprietary information.
• Must be able to travel occasionally as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing, MRO, repair, overhaul, or a complex manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or management experience with responsibility for operations, production, MRO, maintenance, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, costs, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
• Experience managing an MRO, repair, overhaul, aerospace production, or FAA-regulated operation preferred.
• Experience with FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience with AS9100 or other aerospace quality management systems preferred.
• Experience with asset management, equipment reliability, preventive/predictive maintenance, and maintenance optimization preferred.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
• Experience with capital project development, business cases, and ROI analysis preferred.