Ops Excellence Project Manager

StandardAero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking an Operations Excellence Project Manager in San Antonio, TX. The candidate will lead improvement solutions aligned with lean principles, manage cross-functional teams, and contribute to project plans while fostering a culture of excellence. Excellent benefits and career development opportunities await within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with 100% company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience doing continuous improvement projects.
• Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing and the Continual Improvement Process.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Operational Excellence initiatives across various sectors.
• Gather and analyze data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare cost-benefit analysis and project plans.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Production management computer systems

Minitab software

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As an Operations Excellence Project Manager, you’ll develop and evaluate improvement solutions to ensure alignment with Lean principles and Operations Excellence standards. In addition, you will analyze business processes to determine existing performance in terms of service, cost and quality, which involves gathering information through interviews, measurements, tests and observations.

StandardAero is looking for an Ops Excellence Project Manager for our San Antonio, TX location ***This position is NOT REMOTE****

As an Ops Excellence Project Manager, you’ll

• Lead and manage Operational Excellence initiatives across maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), flight operations, and ground services.
• Assists Business Units with the development and execution of improvement plans to meet scorecard objectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, safety, logistics, and customer service to drive sustainable results.
• Documents Operations Excellence best practices and assists in their deployment across sectors.
• Contribute to the Operations Excellence toolkit.
• Gather and analyzes detailed data to understand current performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead the development of Project Charters, Statements of Work and Project Plans while also assisting with the selection of project team members.
• Prepare cost benefit analysis.
• Provide mentor-ship to Business Unit personnel involved in implementing and maintaining Operations Excellence best practices.
• Assist in the development and delivery of Operations Excellence training.
• Provide OJT (on-the-job training) to project team members to meet project objectives.
• Facilitate the development of high-performance project teams.
• Provide post-implementation mentor-ship to customers.
• Develop and delivers presentations both internally and externally.
• Prepare edits and consolidates written reports for internal use.
• Complete professional development activities to maintain Operations Excellence expertise.
• Carry out special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have experience working with tools or have a high level knowledge of tools within the Aviation or Manufacturing business.
• Bachelors’ degree In Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce or related field and 5 years of related experience doing continuous improvement projects
• Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing and the Continual Improvement Process.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of FAA,or other relevant aviation regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in project management tools
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems
• Be able to provide Lean training to the workforce

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of production equipment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
• Minitab software experience

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.