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Operations Senior Manager - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Operations Senior Manager

Date: Nov 13, 2024

Location: SAVANNAH, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Operations Senior Manager in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Aircraft systems experience preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Aviation Maintenance or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Master's Degree preferred. 6 years managerial experience with accountability and ownership of employee relations activities, including but not limited to; writing and delivering performance reviews, making hiring and termination recommendations, making compensation recommendations, driving employee development, etc. in a technically related role (i.e. aviation maintenance, general manufacturing). Master's Degree in related curriculummay offset 2 years of experience requirement.

Position Purpose:

Provides direction and strategic oversight to a manufacturing business unit to ensure that all aircraft and components are manufactured within FAA regulations, while meeting or exceeding company EHS, quality, financial and operational objectives. Manages operations managers and other assigned staff and interacts with internal and external customers to provide technical subject matter expertise. Executes and ensures compliance to company policies and procedures and constantly seeks process and performance improvements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

  • Assigns production responsibilities, work plans and schedule requirements to dept managers to ensure all jobs are completed in a matter that satisfies FAA regulations.


  • Develops strategic plans to ensure cost, productivity, quality objs/expectations and operational goals are met throughout the mfg business unit. .


  • Develops and manages annual budgets and long range requirements and ensures established corporate financial controls are met.


  • Works closely with Senior Leadership to understand and develop strategic goals and objs in order to plan for and prepare the MBU(s) to meet future requirements.


  • Assists in the development and implementation of efficiency enhancing objectives and long-range organizational goals.


  • Leads and champions complex projects working across multiple disciplines in order to meet organizational objs.


  • Oversees initiatives and mfg strategy for the dept(s) encompassing Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement philosophies and concepts. .


  • Coordinates with other senior managers, directors and corporate mgmt in engineering, operations, finance, etc. to ensure schedules and budgets are met and problems are resolved. .


  • Develops, maintains, and meets or exceeds requirements for a safe work environment; ensures stringent housekeeping, 5S standards, Environmental Health & Safety requirements, and safety procedures and practices are followed; ensures tools/equipment meet safety requirements; leads trend and root cause analysis and accident investigations.


  • Develops, reviews, and oversees implementation of facilities improvements for the purposes of process efficiencies, cellular mfg and lean mgmt.


  • Troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes and equipment already in operation while minimizing cost and preventing delivery delays. .


  • Identifies and mitigates potential problems and conflicts in the areas of cost/employee relations/quality/productivity.


  • Enforces quality standards and monitors/provides corrective action for workmanship issues.


  • Additional Functions:
  • Serves as back-up to senior management/director. .


  • Encourages innovation and ensures awareness of best practices. .


  • Develops and maintains emergency action plans to ensure Business Continuity Plan is viable and executed in a timely, effective manner. .


  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Other Requirements:
  • Must have demonstrated: leadership ability; business acumen; initiative; ability to work as a team player; ability to deliver results.


  • Demonstrated knowledge of lean mfg.


  • Proficient in using Excel and PowerPoint.


  • Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 223807

    Category: Operations

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Posting End Date: 11/20/2024

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

    Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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    General Dynamics

    General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

    Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

    General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

    Who We Are Looking For 

    General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

    Should I Apply?

    At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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