Operations Manager

SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES USA, INC.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company based in Grand Prairie, Texas, is seeking a qualified individual to coordinate training and improve performance metrics for employees. The ideal candidate should possess a Power Plant license and ideally an Airframe license, along with a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, ensuring compliance with FAA rules, and training personnel. This role is critical for maintaining operational excellence and supports the future planning of the organization.

Qualifications

• Airframe license desired; Power Plant license required.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university preferred.
• Two to five years of related experience and/or training.
• Two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements training of assigned employees.
• Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to improve performance.
• Conducts performance evaluations of assigned personnel.

Skills

Airframe license

Power Plant license

Two to five years related experience

5S / workplace organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Airframe license

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements training of assigned employees and ensures that they are properly trained for each task they are performing.
• Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), defines and drives action plans to improve Performance.
• Reviews the performance and conducts performance evaluations of assigned personnel.
• Tracks and controls the output/throughput volume of assets through the shop.
• Ensures that priorities set by the Master Schedule are met and that issues are escalated to the Director of Operations.
• Communicates/measures shop and personnel performance in regard to Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Measures, tracks and improves efficiencies of assigned personnel.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance schedule on all shop equipment.
• Ensures 5S /cleanliness of shop and all workstations.
• Supports and implements all Safran HE and FAA rules and regulations.
• Travel required 5% internationally.

Job Requirements

• Required Competencies – Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities: Airframe license desired; Power Plant license required.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university preferred.
• Two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Scope and Accountabilities

• Supports and implements all Safran HE USA and FAA rules and regulations, Safran HE USA and management policies as well as Mission, Vision, & Values.
• Assist in the planning of the future of Safran HE USA; for both near and long term.
• Assigns and monitors work of assigned employees, including training and coaching; conducting of ongoing performance planning and appraisal; hiring, transferring, promoting, and managing performance and terminations; and recommending actions.