Site Leader

McFarlane Aviation, LLC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Tempest Aero Group in Burlington, NC seeks a Site Leader to guide manufacturing operations, safety, and performance at the facility. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will direct production, quality, engineering, planning, and materials, ensuring compliance and delivery of customer commitments.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a track record of continuous improvement in regulated manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Aerospace, aviation, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site across production, quality, planning, materials, engineering, maintenance, and facility operations.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement metrics.
• Partner with the VP of Operations on strategic planning and capital investments.
• Develop site teams and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead site supervisors and cross-functional leaders to meet objectives.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Manufacturing leadership

Aerospace experience

Lean manufacturing

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

The Site Leader is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and day-to-day operations of the facility. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role provides direction across production, quality, engineering, planning, and materials while ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company objectives. As the senior on-site leader, the Site Leader is accountable for operational performance, customer delivery, workforce development, and continuous improvement, and driving site results through effective leadership, execution, and development of a high-performing team.

Company: Tempest Aero Group
Job Title: Site Leader
Location: Burlington, NC
Reports To: VP of Operations

About The Role

The Site Leader is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and day-to-day operations of the facility. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role provides direction across production, quality, engineering, planning, and materials while ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company objectives. As the senior on-site leader, the Site Leader is accountable for operational performance, customer delivery, workforce development, and continuous improvement, and driving site results through effective leadership, execution, and development of a high-performing team.

Tempest Aero Group is a growing manufacturing operation serving aerospace and industrial markets with highly engineered products and solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, visible leader who can effectively lead cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This individual will be responsible for developing the site teams, strengthening operational performance, and ensuring the organization is positioned to support long-term growth as part of the Victor Sierra Aviation platform under TransDigm ownership.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Serve as the senior on-site leader for the facility
• Direct leadership of production, quality, planning, materials, engineering, maintenance, and facility operations
• Lead site supervisors, leaders, and functional leaders to achieve operational objectives and business priorities
• Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement metrics
• Partner with the Vice President of Operations on strategic planning, organizational development, capacity planning, and capital investment initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

What You'll Do

Operational Leadership

• Lead daily operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing activities
• Establish operational priorities and allocate resources to meet customer and business requirements
• Monitor performance metrics and implement actions to improve operational effectiveness
• Identify and remove barriers to performance through cross-functional collaboration and problem solving
• Support execution of strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvement efforts

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leaders, and team members
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and leadership development throughout the organization
• Support talent acquisition, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and performance management practices

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure adherence to company policies, quality systems, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
• Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts to address operational and quality concerns

Continuous Improvement

• Champion lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilize data and key performance indicators to drive decision-making and operational improvements
• Lead efforts to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and delivery performance

Skills & Experience You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
• Five or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading supervisors, leaders, and cross-functional teams
• Aerospace, aviation, industrial manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated success driving operational performance and organizational improvement
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and accountability
• Strong operational decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable business results
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications

JOIN THE VICTOR SIERRA TEAM

At Victor Sierra Aviation, you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of aviation manufacturing and support. Whether you're assembling components, innovating new processes, or collaborating across our family of operating companies, your work directly contributes to keeping the skies safe and our customers flying. We believe in craftsmanship, integrity, and teamwork—values that define everything we do.

We offer:

• A collaborative, hands-on environment where your ideas and expertise make an impact
• A team of aviation professionals who take pride in their work and support one another
• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and meaningful work that keeps aircraft performing at their best

Victor Sierra Aviation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.