Manager I, Operations

Triumph Group; Forest (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA / Healthcare spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Disability & life insurance

Incentives & rewards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Triumph Group in Forest, Ohio is seeking a Manager I, Operations to lead site manufacturing operations and drive performance across welding and machining lines. You will partner with the site leadership to meet schedule, cost and quality goals while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in manufacturing, with strong lean and union experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Engineering or related field
• Five (5) years manufacturing experience
• Experience leading an operation with welding and machining lines
• Experience leading production operations in a low volume/high mix environment
• Proven leadership of 50+ employees
• Lean/continuous improvement experience
• Experience communicating with customers
• ITAR/EAR citizenship requirement

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet schedule, cost, and quality goals.
• Act as change agent to drive lean culture and the Triumph Operating System (TOS).
• Develop operations budgets and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Establish KPIs and report progress to executives, management, and customers.
• Attract, retain and develop top talent for a high-performance team.
• Coordinate with Program Management to ensure clear customer communication.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Union experience

People management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Triumph Group

Manager I, Operations

Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics and Controls, located in Forest, Ohio, is a leading independent aerospace supplier of mission critical thermal and fluid management products for commercial and military platforms.The company provides solutions utilized on aircraft, engine, advance weapons pods, cruise missiles, avionics & electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the site leadership team, share responsibility for the leadership of the business to achieve all financial and non-financial goals. Champion and demonstrate the principles, vision and values of the Triumph Group.
• Lead the execution of customer contracts through hands‑on leadership and directing all aspects of production operations and facilities. Achieve or exceed program objectives for schedule, cost and quality.
• Build and implement compelling goals and aggressive schedules for improvement, rallying the organization behind a clear mission and actionable plans driven down to every level of the organization.
• Establish KPIs and operations metrics and report on progress, achievements and associated business results. Develop cadence and rigor for reporting progress to various levels of the organization or customer, including executive team, management updates, union and hourly workforce. Develop a culture in which every employee can quickly assess whether we are winning or losing.
• Recognize the interrelationships of all components of the organization and effectively work within the structure.
• Participate in union meetings, grievances, arbitrations and contract negotiations as required.

Responsibilities (Cont.)

• Act as a change agent to drive the integration of a lean culture and the deployment of the Triumph Operating System (TOS) in which every employee contributes to how workflows through the business with maximum efficiency.
• Proactively recognize and solve challenges affecting current and future ability to achieve production objectives.
• Allocate resources and assess policies for operating departments. Direct the evaluation, justification and recommendation of the purchase of capital equipment. Participate in the acquisition and set-up of new equipment, processes and facilities.
• Develop operations budgets for the business plan and analyze monthly financial statements to attain production and shipping goals. Guide, direct and approve budgeting activities and prepare monthly Operations reports.
• Attract, retain and develop top talent to the operation, creating a high-performance oriented team. Increase engagement and enable the full potential of employees through consistent mentoring, empowerment and accountable leadership. Ensure succession planning for self and direct reports.
• Build cooperative relationships across a broad range of key constituencies and functions to influence strategies and best-in‑class manufacturing techniques to drive operational competitive advantage with respect to quality, customer service, process efficiency and cost.
• Work with counterparts in Program Management to ensure clear and consistent communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
• Five (5) years experience in a manufacturing facility
• Experience leading an operation with significant welding and machining lines is highly preferred.
• Experience leading production operations in a low volume/high mix environment is ideal.
• Proven success in leading and cultivating highly engaged, empowered and accountable teams, of at least 50+ employees, through positive and proactive leadership is required.
• Prior experience leading or supporting cultural transformation in a unionized environment is highly preferred.
• Demonstrable experience leading and implementing lean/continuous improvement strategies and additional best-in‑class manufacturing techniques to drive competitive advantage in quality, cost and schedule is required.
• Experience communicating consistently and effectively with customers directly or as part of a team is highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and organizational skills are required.
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and various analysis tools is required.
• Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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.

Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should [e-mail] request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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