General Manager

Socket.dev; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PAG is seeking a General Manager to oversee a Camarillo, CA MRO facility. The role leads a team to ensure maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities occur on schedule while controlling labor, inventory and costs.

The GM will collaborate with sales, supply chain and quality to meet FAA, US Military and international standards. This position requires a strong aviation operations background, staff development, and the ability to drive programs that align with strategic objectives and customer

Qualifications

• Strong background in management in an aviation, MRO or aviation production facility.
• Experience overseeing safety, quality standards and budgets.
• Ability to lead and develop facility staff and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the MRO facility and ensure targets are met.
• Direct managers and supervise safety, costs, and quality controls.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain and quality teams to meet requirements.
• Develop and adhere to budgets and implement operational changes.

Skills

Operations management

Safety standards

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Budget management

Aviation MRO

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The General Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the growth and profitability of PAG companies by facilitating various operational activities, managing internal teams and external partners. This position is responsible for overseeing all the daily operations of the assigned facility, leading a team to ensure all Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) occurs on schedule, while maintaining exceptional quality, containing labor and inventory costs and availability. They will review and improve the facility effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees and establishing a highly motivated work environment. This role involves working with other PAG leaders and our partners to develop and implement key initiatives to align with the company's strategic objectives.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate and uphold PAG’s mission, vision, and values with employees.
• Own all aspects of the operation and work with your team to ensure that daily, weekly and monthly targets are met, and ALL areas are clean, orderly, safe and ready for operation.
• Direct and assign managers/supervisors to ensure efficient daily operations of the MRO process.
• Manage the oversight of company safety requirements, operations, costs, and quality control of the assigned facility. This includes, but is not limited to, production planning and reporting, facility performance, labor management, balancing inputs, throughput & demand, and facilities maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with a US and Internationally based sales force to assure sales are met.
• Work collaboratively with Supply Chain to assure parts are available and vendor services are efficiently supporting operations.
• Work collaboratively with Quality team to assure optimal quality in accordance with FAA, US Military and international requirements.
• Oversee large projects and develop / interpret performance reports
• Development and adhere to budgets that support the current and forecast activity.
• Implement changes to facility operations, manufacturing methods, facility layouts, capital equipment, and procedures to ensure corporate goals and customer expectations are met.
• Analyze, recommend, and justify the purchase of capital equipment to support the company’s strategic direction and changing technology needs.
• Oversee the overall recruitment and selection of employees in coordination with Human Resources and the facility management team.
• Oversee training and development of employees to meet current and future needs.
• Work with management team to develop present and future job responsibilities and performance expectations.

Marginal Job Functions

• Knowledge of general office clerical procedures.
• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to regularly exercise sound judgment.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and compliance.
• Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.
• Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 20 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines and equipment and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

Work Location

On site at the Camarillo, CA location.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to develop and implement safety standards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop and implement quality standards, procedures, specifications, and corrective actions.
• Ability to effectively manage the selection, assessment, training and development, work direction, coaching and quality of life of the assigned facilities staff.
• Ability to evaluate employee performance against established standards, recognizing employee strengths and developmental needs, and determine appropriate compensation adjustments.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively apply management practices to motivate staff, deal with difficult employee issues, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively communicate, in verbal and written form, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of and ability to manage Aerospace MRO production, service and quality processes.
• Ability to manage multiple calendar, cost and quality driven priorities.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop and manage a budget
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate technical information, including drawings and specifications.

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education, technical school or multiple years’ experience preferred.

Experience: This position requires a strong background in management in an aviation, MRO or aviation production facility of a similar size, preferably of at least ten years, with at least five years in management.