VP of Global Operations

CFM Materials; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CFM Materials is seeking a VP of Global Operations to lead and optimize all company operations, technical teams, and quality management. The role reports to the President & CEO and drives operational excellence, technical performance, and quality standards across global facilities.

The successful candidate will guide strategic planning, oversee regulatory compliance, and manage cross-functional teams to meet business goals while fostering a safety-first culture and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in aviation, aerospace, MRO, or related industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP and analytics tools (SAP, Micro Strategies, Power BI).
• Experience with CFM56 engines and used serviceable material preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation traceability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads a staff of managers and indirect reports across global facilities.
• Oversees logistics to ensure compliant, accurate, timely inbound/outbound shipments.
• Acts as operations/technical/quality expert for FAA-regulated paperwork and inspections.
• Motivates and develops high-performing teams.
• Develops analytical tools and KPI reports for performance tracking.
• Ensures global warehouses follow standardized processes.
• Collaborates with leadership to implement plans aligned with goals.
• Promotes a strong safety culture with the internal safety team.
• Ensures compliance with FAA, ASA-100, ISO 9001 and quality requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

FAA compliance

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

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Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field

10+ years leadership experience in aviation/aerospace/MRO

Advanced MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

Experience with ERP, SAP, Micro Strategies, Power BI

Experience with CFM56 engines and used serviceable material

Knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation traceability

Experience with jet engine technical documents

ISO9001/ASA-100 quality knowledge

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, MicroStrategies)

Power BI

MS Office Suite

Job description

CFM Materials LP is a joint venture of GE and Safran Aircraft Engines and is the world's largest provider of used serviceable material and engines for the CFM product lines. We support companies worldwide through warehouses and sales offices near DFW Airport (TX, USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Cardiff (Wales), Hamburg (Germany) and Singapore. In addition to its core operation, the company also sells surplus inventories for CFM International and provides inventory for its parent companies' MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) network around the world.

Role Description:

The VP of Global Operations leads and manages the following core functions: all company Operations, Technical team and processes, and Quality Management. The role reports directly to the President & CEO of CFM Materials. In this role, they will lead processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage issues within their functional area of expertise, be involved in operational projects, and contribute to the overall business strategy. They will be responsible for driving operational excellence, technical performance, and quality standards across the organization. This role bridges strategic planning with day-to-day execution, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Leads a staff of manager level leaders and multiple indirect reports across multiple global facilities.
• Responsible for leading the logistics processes to ensure both inbound and outbound shipments are performed compliantly, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Serves as a source of operations, technical and quality expertise regarding the verification of paperwork, aircraft engine component inspection and logistics processes in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees.
• Proven track record of building, training, and developing high performing teams.
• Drives the development of analytical tools and reports to effectively manage company performance KPI’s across the organization as it relates to overall business goals
• Manages and ensures all global warehouses are following CFM Materials standardized processes.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement plans based upon the CFM Material’s goals, objectives, and KPI’s.
• Promotes a strong safety culture throughout the organization by championing internal safety team.
• Responsible for overall compliance with FAA, ASA-100, AC 00-56, ISO 9001 and company quality requirements.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
• Aircraft component knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to thrive in a cross functional team environment
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Detail and process oriented mindset

Candidate Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Aviation or Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in aviation, aerospace, MRO, aftermarket parts distribution, or related industry
• Advanced level in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Experience with management enterprise software (ERP, SAP, Micro Strategies, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience with CFM56 engines and used serviceable material strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation traceability requirements, and release certification documentation.
• Well organized, critical thinking, ability to analyze technical data and make technical decisions.
• Experience working with jet engine technical documents and records.
• Knowledge of the ISO9001/ASA-100 standards and general Quality methods and tools.

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position manages staff of manager level leaders and multiple indirect reports across multiple facilities.