Senior Manager, Operations

TRIUMPH; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Park City, UT, is looking for a Director of Operations to lead their manufacturing organization. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery, developing operational budgets, and managing a team. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in Operations or Production Management.
• 8-10 years of Manufacturing experience in Aerospace or similar industries with high standards.
• Strong experience with FAA and EASA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Lead the Operations team to meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Develop Operations budgets and analyze performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy Development

Financial Acumen

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Work

Creativity

Visionary Forward Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Master’s degree

Job description

Based in Park City, UT, Triumph Geared Solutions is a leading independent aerospace gear and gear box supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 200 employees. The Company’s key products and services include power transmission systems, integrated gearbox design and builds, airframe mounted accessory drives (AMAD’s), engine mounted accessory drives (EMAD’s), rotorcraft transmissions, turboshaft internal gearboxes, emergency power gearboxes, and large complex aero gears for both OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Park City, UT lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, it’s bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both known for their ski slopes.

Overview

Triumph Gear Systems in Park City, UT is currently seeking a Director of Operations. The Director of Operations will be responsible for leading the site’s Manufacturing organization to drive best in class performance and drive a positive continuous improvement culture to effectively manage the business. This includes defining processes, standards, specifications, and other technical data necessary to meet manufacturing process requirements, as well as supporting other functions in the pursuit of excellence. Responsibilities also include regular interactions with site specific high‑level customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety, Quality and On Time Delivery of products and services
• Assure customer expectations are consistently satisfied, products and services always meet quality specifications and all resources are fully utilized to provide cost‑effective solutions.
• Lead the Operations team of supervisors in meeting and/or exceeding all company / customer expectations for quality, delivery and safety.
• Identify and resolve resource and technological constraints as well and ensure that resources are appropriately identified and assigned. Participates in the acquisitions and set‑up of new equipment and processes.
• Develop Operations budgets for the business plan and analyze monthly performance metrics to attain production and shipping goals within Company objectives.
• Establish and drive company initiatives that advance improvement in both delivery and cost.
• Actively interface with customers to promote positive, constructive relationships.
• Ensure that the quality of products/processes meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Provide oversight and reporting of Production Accountability.
• Proactively interact with all levels and departments of the company to ensure company goals and expectations are met.
• Strict adherence to the Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines and policies as well as Federal, State, and Local laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Master’s Degree a plus
• 5 years of management experience in Operations or Production Management
• 8-10 years of Manufacturing experience in Aerospace or other complex machining or highly regulated industries with exacting and demanding requirements.
• Strong experience and working knowledge of FAA and EASA regulations.
• AS9100 QMS body of knowledge experience preferred.
• Possess a leadership style that is effective at influencing organizational cultural change.
• Demonstrated success at delivering superior business results through the effective execution of company initiatives and objectives.
• Accomplished in building positive relationships with co‑workers, suppliers and customers.
• Overall knowledge, skills, and abilities that reflect: Leadership, Strategy Development, Financial Acumen, Negotiation Skills, Organization Skills, Communication Skills, Team Work, Creativity, and Visionary Forward Thinking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance‑based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.