Operations Manager

Interior Manager / Lead – KA-ARK

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas | Full-Time / Direct Hire | Salary: $150,000/year

About Us:

Acara Solutions and our client are seeking a highly skilled Interior Manager/Lead to join our team and oversee all aspects of aircraft interior completions at the KA-ARK facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality interiors on time, within budget, and with maximum efficiency.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the Interior Shop, including Upholstery, Trim, Cabinet, and Finish, ensuring all work meets company quality standards.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and standard interior specifications.
• Collaborate with Sales, Paint, and Inspection teams to coordinate workflows and maintain project timelines.
• Recruit, train, and mentor skilled craftsmen to build a strong, efficient team.
• Monitor work in progress to minimize errors, improve efficiency, and uphold safety standards.
• Support inventory management and vendor relationships to ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Provide guidance and performance evaluations to staff while fostering a professional, high-quality work environment.
• Participate in business development and leverage industry contacts to grow the interiors business.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing aircraft interior/completions operations.
• Strong knowledge of Upholstery, Trim, Cabinet, and Finish processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Skilled at training, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Safety-focused with experience implementing OSHA-compliant procedures.

Why Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team in a dynamic aviation environment, influence operational excellence, and make a direct impact on high-profile aircraft projects.