Director of Operations

Alchemy is working with an established aerospace organization seeking a Director of Operations to join their team in Milwaukee, WI.

The role will oversee and direct Production Planning, Production, Outside Services, Stockroom, Engineering, and Shop Floor Maintenance Activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure availability of manpower, including staffing, training, and qualifications required for all tasks.
• Manage availability of equipment, tooling, and materials necessary for operational tasks.
• Lead the hiring and staffing processes across operational areas.
• Conduct annual employee feedback sessions and performance reviews.
• Establish and monitor operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Develop and maintain the annual budget, making adjustments as necessary.
• Implement procedures for recurrent training needs of personnel.
• Manage financial performance of MRO operations, focusing on revenue production, margin performance, and labor efficiency.
• Oversee company production and forecast in-house workload.
• Enforce company policies and ensure compliance with FAA FAR 145, EASA 145, and other certifications.
• Ensure compliance with Customer/OEM contractual obligations.
• Maintain current RSM/QCM, Training Manual, and EASA Supplement; approve Capability List changes.
• Serve as primary liaison between the Repair Station and the FAA.
• Administer the FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing program.

Requirements:

• FAA Airframe, Airframe/Powerplant certification, or eligibility for Repairman certificate upon hiring preferred.
• 5-10 years of management experience in Part 145 component maintenance and repair station operations.
• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and production control.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Training:

• Initial Training
• Pentagon Basics
• Export & ITAR Compliance
• Aerospace Industry Quality, FAA 145, Traceability, 8130-3 Documents, ESD, Suspected Unapproved Parts, Shelf Life/LLP’s, AD’s, ATA Spec 300, PMA Parts, Direct Ship Authority, Repair Stations, and Standard Terminology
• Other trainings as assigned