Vice President, Operations (Engine MRO)

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leadings provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee - regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, and parental leave-all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

The purpose of the Multi-site Vice President of Operations is to lead and deliver manufacturing strategies, with the primary focus on operational management, driving and optimizing all processes to ensure consistently high levels of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and People Engagement across four locations. To achieve this leader will be responsible for implementing structures and systems to enable, maintain, and deliver the "One Chromalloy" business plan. The VP of Operations will oversee all operations of the four West Region plants generating a culture of high performance through effective relationships and collaboration/alignment across all functions, ensuring accountability at all levels.

The West Region consists of Leading a turbine aeroderivative engine and component MRO facility located in San Diego, along with three other MRO facilities located in Phoenix, San Antonio and Mexicali. The sites have expanded to offer turbine engine parts repair and overhaul, leasing services, work scope management, and module refurbishment.

Engine MRO services include:

• Hot section exchanges and overhauls
• Full gas generator and gas turbine overhauls
• Power turbine overhauls
• Health check and engine evaluations
• Gearbox overhauls
• Fuel nozzle repairs and evaluations

Component MRO services include:

• HP and LP Turbine airfoil, case, and shaft repairs
• HP and LP Compressor case repairs

Primary Accountabilities:

Multi-Site Leadership & Culture

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to site leaders and their staff across all functional areas supporting the successful operations of the business. This includes collaborating with functional leaders within the Chromalloy matrix, requiring demonstrable skills in leading across a matrix organization.
• Communicate a compelling vision to the sites and their role in delivering the One Chromalloy plan, engaging all employees in the expectations and opportunities across the business.
• Build a values and performance-based culture, ensuring that all employees embrace our values and standards; set clear goals/objectives, and support performance in role through real-time feedback, supported by development to succeed.
• Optimize operational performance through appropriate planning and deployment of resources including Capex, SIOP, Asset & Labor Utilization, Continuous Improvement, Productivity, OTD, and TAT, to lower the COPQ and cultivate a Safety-first culture.
• Build the Chromalloy brand by collaborating with customers, employees, community, and regulatory agencies.

Financial

• Responsible for P&L and operating levers that drive value creation, managing strategic choices to ensure growth, profitability, and cash objectives are met.
• Create and implement strategies for business growth, providing direction on new product and repair introductions. Manage sales execution in partnership segment presidents who are responsible for the commercial strategy for the sites.
• Translate the strategy into tactical site plans that drive execution and successfully deliver against a robust budget and business plan, including cost management and the achievement of revenue targets.

People

• Collaborate with functional leads on the development of KPIs and align functional goals with departments and direct reports to realize individual and team performance.
• Develop business-wide staffing strategies to execute and realize financial goals and customer expectations.
• Oversee the attraction, retention, development, and regulatory compliance of staff to enable key priorities to be delivered.

Operational

• Optimize operational performance through planning and deployment of Lean methodologies, Continuous Improvement, Productivity, and SIOP processes.
• Manage and ensure the capacity and resources are appropriate to meet the current and future states of the business.
• Drive turnaround time and on-time delivery improvement while also driving a safety and quality-first culture.
• Travel of 50% plus

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, business, finance, or another relevant area, ideally complemented by a graduate degree, such as a Master of Business Administration.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in leading turbine engines and component MRO with a proven track record of success in a multi-site leadership role with P&L management ($100M min).
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills in leading large teams through change.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with industry standards and certifications, including AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of motivating and developing high-performing teams.
• Clear, strategic thinker with vision, with the ability to execute priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry is preferred.

Leadership Capabilities

• Achieves Results - Is accountable and results driven; Has bias for action; Holds self and others accountable: Delivers on time with high quality
• Business Acumen - Understands the business, our critical success factors, and market tactics and strategies; Utilizes business understand to plan and prioritize; Demonstrates critical thinking; Translates strategy into aligned business actions
• People Leadership - Possesses Self Awareness; Authenticity, Integrity, Humility; Demonstrates courage in communication decision making; Delivers clear and respectful feedback; Creates psychological safety in teams; Enables collaborative problem solving
• Organizational Agility - Possesses interpersonal intelligence and skills; Collaborates up, down, and across to achieve results; Uses informal influence and persuasion; Marshals resources to get things done
• Innovation & Creativity - Possesses a growth mindset, learning agility, openness to new ideas; Active listener and probes; respectful of differing thoughts/opinions; Facilitating brainstorming and creative process; Systems awareness - demonstrates systems thinking

*The role may be located in one of three sites (San Diego, Phoenix, or San Antonio) with 50%+ travel.

San Diego salary range: $246,521-$323,561

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/