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Operations Director -UK and IOM

Location: 

Flintshire, GB, CH5 2NS

Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Operations

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH. 

Operations Director - UK and IOM

Position Profile:  Operations Director: UK and IOM
Location: Deeside.  Frequent travel required to Isle of Man

Job Summary

Reporting into the Managing Director, the Operations Director manages and directs all activities related to production operations and facility management by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and their staff across the UK and Isle of Man sites.

Major Accountabilities

  • Responsible for monthly Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning SIOP process driving operation excellence into the business ensuring timely submission of approved forecast data into finance department to support the month end forecasting process
  • Develops and maintains operations business plans to include all program requirements, labour requirements, cycle times, production costs and infrastructure
  • Owns and develops the production sales forecast monthly identifying all risk and opportunities to achieve meeting the Annual Operating Plan AOP
  • Responsibility for maintaining the appropriate inventory levels across the business to ensure delivery to our customers and the AOP with adherence to inventory accuracy metrics 
  • Ensures all production deliveries are met through on-time execution of ERP schedule manufactured jobs
  • Drives a continuous improvement lean mindset throughout the production floor, participating in lean events, Kaizens and the drive towards Zero Defects
  • Ability to assimilate ERP data, develop predictive trends, and provide guidance to internal external customers as to as demonstrated production, future rate loads, and capacity planning
  • Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization, contractors and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilisation of human resources, machines, and equipment
  • Drives operational culture to embed EHS policies
  • Develop strategies to partner with Supply Chain to remove internal barriers in fulfilling customer requirements
  • Responsible for developing 5-year Capex and investment plan in support of the AOP, identifying bottlenecks and identifying mitigation options
  • Responsible for ensuring detailed product routings are available for the business, including inputs to standard costing models
  • Works with Engineering team to transition development products into full rate production through Operations Launch process and ensures design for manufacturing input is an integral part of new product development
  • Maintain a high state of operational readiness of the facility, preventative maintenance, and oversight of all facilities and property upkeep
  • Determines responsibilities of assigned organisational and staff positions to accomplish business objectives
  • Achieve and maintain a thorough understanding of site product lines and all the constituent processes required to manufacture them
  • Written process owner for operational process documents utilised in all accreditations including AS9100, PART21G and PART145
  • Minimum Education Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace)

 

Minimum Years of Experience Required: Ten years working in a management position with a strong, demonstrated background in shop floor operations, product flow and data analytics

 

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Communication skills – Verbal and Written

Data skills – via Excel, Power BI, SQL query, etc. 

Motivating/Developing employees’ development

Training and presentation skills

Microsoft Office Products 

Self-directed

SyteLine ERP system

Policy and procedure

Lean/6s Leader

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

  1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
  2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
  3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
  4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
  5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

 

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license.  A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

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