Director of Operations

Requisition ID: 118267

Business Unit: Engine Systems North Hollywood (3100)

Location:

North Hollywood, CA, United States, 91605

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Joining our team means you’re helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow’. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

Job Designation

The Director of Operations oversees and manages the operational performance of the businesses. Develops business operations policies and systems to support the strategic direction and is responsible for managing the day-to-day business operations task.

Job Core Responsibilities

Provides business operations leadership with regard to all facets of operations analysis, performance management, and third-party vendors
Directs and maintains business operations strategies and standard operational frameworks to meet established program goals
Responsible for analysis and tracking performance data on key performance indicators (KPI) in support of strategic goals
Develops new ideas and communicate potential uses for analytics across the business, including product enhancements, best practices, and process/organizational improvement
Creates plans, develops and e, and establishes policies to facilitate business units or business processes to meet objectives in accordance with strategic corporate direction.
Collaborates with business unit leaders to formulate strategies that satisfy business and customer requirements
Performs data analysis from business unit processes and communicates metrics to upper management
Develops and supports a cross-functional culture of continuous improvement
Directs the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness
Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs
Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
Other responsibilities as assigned
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and a, additional hours as necessary
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

Job Specifications

Education: 4-year Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or materials management is required (a Master’s or MBA degree is preferred)
Years Experiences: Min 10 years of managerial experience in operations

Skills

Ability to absorb and apply new technical information and evaluate implications
Strong team development and management skills
Demonstrates a high level of ethical behavior in exercising judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Develops new ideas and communicate potential uses for analytics across the business, including product enhancements, best practices, and process/organizational improvement
- Directs the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness
Strong leadership and operational experience to plan, lead and reach business objectives
Action-oriented and innovative in approaching operational management
Able to execute functional business plans and contribute to the development of functional strategy
Capable of directing the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems while applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence while exercising sensitivity to the audience
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $123K- $215K

Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business. We strongly believe that building a culture of respect and appreciation, will give everyone the opportunity to recognize their full potential.

Parker Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-855-474-7665 at or HRISon@meggitt.com.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.