Manager Training / Safety & Continuous Improvement

Minimum Requirements And Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree OR five (5) years of training and safety experience
• Five (5) years of management experience
• Two (2) years’ experience leading continuous improvement processes/projects (can be concurrent with management experience or experience in lieu of degree)
• Verbal, written, presentation, problem solving & interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade, train and/or facilitate discussions with all levels of employees and management.
• Computer skills are necessary to operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management, email, and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of shop skills (math, measurements, and blueprints)
• Ability to complete formal training in Change Management, Continuous Improvement (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, etc.) within a specified period.
• Knowledge of principals is necessary to read and interpret profit/loss statements, financial reports and meet financial objectives for assigned areas and programs.
• Working knowledge of Federal’ State and National Regulations pertaining to FAA, OSHA, EPA, and EPA.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement training and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years’ experience in part 145 Repair Station or part 121 Airline environment
• A &/or P license (Not Required)
• Regulatory knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and FDA.
  
  
  

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

Duties:

Analyzes needs and opportunities to further Airborne / PEMCO’s capabilities, products, and services. Consults with Executive team on training needs, improvement & development opportunities; prioritizes projects to be worked focusing on greatest impact and attainment potential.

Manages (selects, trains, mentors, directs, etc.) staff & cross functional team members appropriate to define the problem and goal; develop appropriate metrics; identify root causes; analyze alternatives; design process improvements; develop appropriate documentation & training material; train impacted departments; and measure performance.

Identify and facilitate continuous improvement projects and training. Direct communication of the CI and training initiatives, status updates & ongoing performance of projects in work.

Identifies, recommends, and manages resources and budgeting requirements for cross-organizational initiatives.

Develop training plans and curricula to achieve targeted objectives for Airborne / PEMCO.

Assist and advise departmental managers in training program administration. Assess training needs and make recommendations for training, using internal and external sources. Research and develop course material.

Responsible for accurate maintenance of employee training, employee training files, and proper documentation of completed training programs.

Creates positive team environment by driving standards, encouraging consistency, and supporting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

SUPERVISION

• Receives infrequent supervision and supervises other employees.
  
  
  

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Frequent contact within department and constant contact outside department.
  
  
  

Financial Responsibilities

• Suggest expense items for department budget and provide cost estimates for proposals. Controls department budget and resources.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Works in all parts of the facility.
• Ability to work in and around aircraft including being able to climb stairs, safely working at heights & around moving objects.
• May work in disagreeable conditions.
• May work extended hours and/or weekends.
• May travel overnight and/or weekends.
• Near & Far sight acuity
• Hearing & Speaking
• Oral and Written communication