Summary
The Director, Operations Strategy and Planning will focus on integrating the SIOP cycle (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) into a coherent and executable production plan that supports multiple complex aerospace projects across a multi-site production organization. This person will be the senior leader of the production planning and control team and will be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and realization of the industrial strategy, forecasting, and demand & capacity analysis. They will be comfortable creating, maintaining, and enhancing production and quality inspection scheduling tools, systems, reports, and associated processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the production and quality team and the overall operation.
The ideal candidate will have the experience and skills to serve as a subject matter expert for production planning and production control in an aerospace environment. Behaviorally, they will be comfortable working autonomously to achieve objectives; coach and supervise a team; and drive functional excellence and continuous improvement of the production planning processes. They will be comfortable operating in a development and prototype environment and able to pivot and change plans as necessary to support programs.
Organizationally, the Director will report to the Vice President, Production and perform as a key member of the multi-site extended leadership team. They will also support the quality organization. This leadership role will support a team of 2+ professionals. Regular engagement with all levels of the company, from executives to non-exempt agency temporary workers, will be the norm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establishing, executing, and maintaining Integrated Production planning and SIOP inputs.
- Planning elements in support of the program integrated master schedule.
- Execute and refine forecasting processes within the Production system and the SIOP process.
- Integration and utilization of standards and best practices (process and tool).
- Provide leadership and direction for the Operations group, aligning efforts with the overall mission and vision.
- Drive integration across key stakeholders from business areas and functions, such as Program Management (PM), Master Scheduling, Finance, Business Development, and Supply Chain teams.
- Close engagement with the Manufacturing and Installation teams.
- Collaborate with senior management, engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to define and execute strategic initiatives.
- Utilize forecasts and departmental capacities to ensure milestones and final deliverables are met.
- Develops and maintains production plans for materials planning and SIOP.
- Maintain operational data (Job orders) to remain accurate throughout the lifetime of a master production plan and job orders, for all projects, to allow real-time visibility.
- Execute and refine forecasting processes within the ERP system and the SIOP process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Leadership Core Competencies
- Personal Responsibility (Modeling the Way) - You maintain clear leadership philosophy and build consensus around organization values; you make sound and timely decisions by taking calculated risk while assuming responsibility, you evoke trust by being appropriately open, honest, ethical and consistent; you seek to eliminate inefficiencies and engage others; and you encourage organization, prioritization, follow-through and time management.
- Direction Setting (Inspiring a Shared Vision) – You create, articulate and inspire a vision for change; you keep organizational focus on customer through expectations, involvement and feedback; you recognize importance of teams and when to use them; and you communicate expectations clearly while encouraging and recognizing accomplishments.
- Strategic Leadership (Challenging the Process) – You analyze trends/benchmarking data, develop alternatives, and identify opportunities for leverage; you set and keep focus on goals, you utilize resources effectively, you anticipate issues; you articulate a vision and encourage innovation and problem-solving to support it; and you display openness to new ideas, change and learning.
- Organizational Management (Enabling Others to Act) – You value and encourage professional and personal development through continuous learning; you delegate and support decision making; you translate strategic goals into actionable plans and remove obstacles; and you maintain cross-functional relationships and gain cooperation and support.
- Inspirational Leadership (Encouraging the Heart) – You lead by example and model the corporate values; you acknowledge mistakes and practice what is preached; you show recognition and appreciation; you create friendly and challenging environment; you treat people with dignity and respect.
Job Core Competencies
- Job Knowledge – You are competent in required job skills and knowledge, you exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills, you keep abreast of current developments, you require minimal supervision, you display an understanding of how your job relates to others, and you use resources effectively.
- Planning & Organization – You prioritize and plan work activities, you use time efficiently, you plan for additional resources, you integrate changes smoothly, you set goals and objectives, and you work in an organized manner.
- Relationship Building – You build rapport up, down, and across the organization, you establish collaborative relationships to achieve objectives, you seek win-win solutions to conflict, you develop network of professional contacts, and you display empathy and tolerate diverse viewpoints.
- Business Acumen – You understand business implications of decisions, you conduct cost-benefit analyses, you display orientation to profitability, you demonstrate knowledge of market and competition, and you align work with strategic goals.
Summary of Education, Experience & Certification
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Engineering disciplines with a minimum of 12 years related experience and five years of people management experience. PMP Certification desired. Aerospace background or aircraft interior industry experience required.
Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Financial Acumen, Business Acumen, Managing with Influence.
- Technical Acumen (development), Interpersonal relationships and communication.
- Leading and executing the SIOP process.
- Ability to operate on multi-functioning team.
- Executive level communication and presentation skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint as well as advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Integrated Program Planning and Scheduling.
- Experience driving business strategy.
- Experience dealing with ambiguity when taking on business challenges.
- Analytical problem-solving skills with experience deriving insights from data analysis.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience in project management, leading cross-functional teams and working with tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- In-depth knowledge of certification processes and quality standards in aerospace.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate.
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications and Project Management software.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
- Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.
The expected WA salary range for this position is between $149,144.00 - $205,073.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law.
About Greenpoint Technologies
Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors. It’s complex work, but we work smart. In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:
- Big jobs and stretch assignments.
- High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
- Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.
We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
