Job Description
Site General Manager
Location: Kansas City MO
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 the Site General Manager you will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Business Unit Team through a participative communication and management style and manages all site level process and infrastructure supporting all product line and customer requirements.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of commercial and financial acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit, change management experience, a collaborative and compelling leadership style, a strong bias for action and a solid background with demonstrated results in operational excellence.
The position reports to the VP/GM for Components Manufacturing, Components and Accessories (C&A) division. The position provides leadership to a seasoned team of Operations, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Program Management, Finance, EH&S and HR leader.
What you'll do:
Enhance and execute the strategy for long term growth at the Kansas City site.
Lead and participate in the development of performance, efficiency and product quality standards for all production cells and service operations within the Business Unit.
Ensure operational and financial goals are met through collaborative initiatives across a matrix organization.
Monitor and measure critical operational performance metrics such as turnaround time, efficiency, utilization, safety and cost of poor quality as well as customer contract key performance indicators such as due date compliance and availability utilizing appropriate data and analytics.
Participate in strategic business planning for revenue, EBITDA, manpower, equipment and facility capacity to support forecasted sales levels.
Identify and manage continuous improvement and cost efficiency projects to adapt to technological, legal, and regulatory, policy and product updates and changes. Plan and direct changes and updates to machinery and equipment, production systems and work methods.
Develop and implement policies and programs to enhance the competitive position and profitability of the operation.
Actively lead and participate in teams tasked with the development and implementation of customer contracts, strategic operating plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
Lead an effective team through proactive hiring, coaching, mentoring, and effective performance management.
Grow a robust, diverse talent pipeline for leadership at the site.
Core Competencies:
Business Development - The ability to develop and implement growth opportunities within (and between) organizations in a sustainable and profitable way.
Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Adapting to change and engaging in continuous learning and critical thinking to promote the growth of the individual and the organization
Entrepreneurship - Leveraging creativity, a sense of initiative, problem-solving, the ability to marshal resources, and financial and technological knowledge to provoke and adapt to change.
Managing Vision and Purpose - Communicate a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose, making the vision sharable by the organization.
Motivating Others - Empower others, share ownership and visibility. Motivate direct reports and other team members.
Building Effective Teams - Create strong morale within the team by fostering open dialogue, sharing wins and successes, delegating responsibility and allowing team members opportunities for growth.
Customer Focus - Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, acting with customers in mind at all times.
Developing Direct Reports and Others - Construct and execute compelling development plans, demonstrate awareness of team member career goals. Provide challenging and stretching tasks and assignments.
Drive for Results - Successfully meet or exceed goals and focus on business results. Push self and others to achieve results.
Managing and Measuring Work - Set clear objectives and measures, monitor process, progress and results, clearly assign responsibility for tasks and decisions.
Problem Solving - Use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; provide honest analysis.
Trust - Present truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, lead as a direct, truthful individual.
What skills you will require:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field and/or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in an Operational leadership role / roles with delivered and sustainable results. P&L experience required.
Strong business acumen and innate curiosity with a talent for finding and maximizing opportunities in order to collaborate and contribute to the success of the total business model, including support functions such as Material, Finance, Quality, etc.
Proven record of change management, operational excellence and continuous improvement achievements.
Demonstrated inspirational leadership experience with core values centered on a participative communication style with a high degree of transparency and empathy; must naturally lead by example through physical presence, employee engagement and communication with all levels of the organization effectively.
Strong customer service aptitude and skill in balancing customer demands with business unit priorities.
Travel within North America is required.
Preferred:
Aerospace MRO experience considered a strong asset
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.
About Us
When you work at StandardAero, you're not just an employee, you're part of a vibrant company of like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals. We succeed as a team because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. It's a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a successful future. Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone's success.
StandardAero is one of the world's largest independent providers of services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000 employees worldwide with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.
StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit and Investment Solutions.
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.
StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
