Operations Manager 2 - Military Veterans

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Position Title: Operations Manager 2

Date: Jan 22, 2025

Location: St. Louis, MO, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Operations Manager 2 in GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

Gulfstream experience preferred.

Aircraft build knowledge experience, refurbished and aircraft operations and maintenance experience.

The salary range for this role is $107,088 - $124,936 a year.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Employee assistance plan
Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

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. 18 months 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).

Position Purpose:

Under moderate supervision, plans, schedules and supervises the day-to-day operations of one or more departments to meet production requirements in an aircraft manufacturing operation. Meets requirements related to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), quality, productivity, budgets, 5S and housekeeping. Prepares employees and work groups to meet future requirements through training and employee development activities.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Assigns production responsibilities, work plans and schedule requirements to department leads and coordinators to ensure that all jobs are completed in a matter that satisfies FAA regulations.

Coordinates with engineering, finance, materials, quality and other departments to ensure that schedules and budgets are met and problems are resolved. .

Assists in troubleshooting to solve production process problems with processes and equipment already in operation while minimizing costs and preventing delivery delays. .

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

Conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance with appropriate Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP); Identifies necessary changes in the QAP and coordinates with the Quality Assurance team to develop and implement revised or new procedures.

Executes manufacturing strategy for the department(s) encompassing Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement philosophies and concepts. Leads the implementation of Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

Promotes, encourages and leads assigned employees and MBU(s) towards continuous process and performance improvement.

Ensures that the department(s) has adequate resources to perform assigned tasks. Implements company policies and procedures.

Develops and maintains a safe work environment; ensures that stringent housekeeping, 5S standards and safety procedures and practices are followed; ensures that tools/equipment meet safety requirements; leads trend and root cause analysis and accident investigations.

Provides input for the development of the business units strategic plans to ensure that budget, product cost, productivity, inventory levels, delivery performance and quality objectives/expectations and operational goals are met throughout the department(s). .

Additional Functions:

Develops subordinate personnel to have the technical skills, training and certifications necessary to perform their job. .

Encourages innovation and maintains awareness of best practices across the company and manufacturing industry. .

Ensures departmental emergency action plans support the business units Business Continuity Plan and can be executed in a timely and effective manner. .

In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Proven leadership ability and effectiveness in an entry-level supervisory role.

Must have demonstrated the ability to work as a team player and the ability to deliver results.

Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing.

Proficient in using computerized database management (Excel) and presentation systems (PowerPoint).

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 224443

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J2303-STL Compl Build

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:E7

Number of Openings: 1

Posting End Date: 02/05/2025

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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