Operations Leader

Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership: Guide a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians to meet SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance targets.
Operations Management: Plan, schedule, and execute the fulfillment of production job orders.
Efficiency Monitoring: Assess labor utilization and efficiency, reporting gaps and implementing corrective actions.
Process Improvement: Drive improvements in cycle/lead time and implement cost control/reduction strategies.
Problem Solving: Lead deep dive and root cause analyses to identify operational gaps and recommend continuous improvement measures.
Talent Development: Mentor and develop future leaders within the team.
Standard Work Compliance: Ensure adherence to escalation process standard work and engage teams in 5 Whys Problem Solving Activities.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aviation, or Industrial encouraged).
Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a related industry.
Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities.
Proficient in computer skills, including web-based systems and Microsoft Office.
Desired Characteristics:
Highly motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Customer-facing experience is an added advantage.
Ability to manage work pressure effectively.
Demonstrated flexibility and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Data-driven approach with excellent analytical skills and project management experience.