Operational Excellence Leader - 24-Month Rotational Program

McFarlane Aviation; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Victor Sierra Aviation seeks an Operational Excellence Leader for a 24-month development program embedded across two operating companies, including Burlington, NC. You will drive lean transformations, lead Kaizen events, and partner with operations to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

You will coach teams on structured problem solving, build OPEX capabilities, and help shape a future leadership path in a regulated aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 3-5 years in manufacturing, engineering, or operations, preferably aerospace or regulated environments.
• Demonstrated leadership or team-lead experience or desire to grow into leadership.
• Willingness to relocate for 24-month assignment across VSA sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead OPEX initiatives using lean and Six Sigma tools (KAIZEN, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, A3, SMED, Kanban).
• Drive safety, yield, productivity, and delivery improvements.
• Develop and mentor employees on OPEX practices and problem solving.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance to standardize best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in MBA or MS (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Project management tools

Job description

Victor Sierra Aviation seeks an Operational Excellence Leader for a 24-month development program embedded across two operating companies, including Burlington, NC. You will drive lean transformations, lead Kaizen events, and partner with operations to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

You will coach teams on structured problem solving, build OPEX capabilities, and help shape a future leadership path in a regulated aerospace setting.