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StandardAero · 2 weeks ago

Vice President & General Manager - Woensdrecht - Expat Assignment

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field, and they are seeking a Vice President & General Manager for their new facility in Woensdrecht. This role involves full P&L responsibility, strategic direction, and leadership of the Business Unit Team to ensure operational and financial goals are met while establishing rigorous manufacturing and quality principles.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Ensures the highest standards of product quality through robust deployment of policies and procedures

Proactively and collaboratively partners with our key partners within Pratt & Whitney to ensure strategic alignment and customer satisfaction

Accountable for attaining annual revenue and EBIDTA goals

Leads and participates in the development of performance, efficiency and product quality standards for all production cells and service operations within the Business Unit

Ensures operational and financial goals are met through collaborative initiatives across a matrix organization

Monitors and measures critical operational performance metrics such as turnaround time, efficiency, utilization, safety and cost of poor quality as well as customer contract key performance indicators such as due date compliance and availability utilizing appropriate data and analytics

Participates in strategic business planning for revenue, EBITDA, manpower, equipment and facility capacity to support forecasted sales levels

Identifies and manages continuous improvement and cost efficiency projects to adapt to technological, legal, and regulatory, policy and product updates and changes. Plans and directs changes and updates to machinery and equipment, production systems and work methods

Develops and implements policies and programs to enhance the competitive position and profitability of the operation

Actively leads and participates in teams tasked with the development and implementation of customer contracts, strategic operating plans, budgets, goals and outcomes

Leads an effective team through proactive hiring, coaching, mentoring, and effective performance management

Contributes to overall leadership of StandardAero as leader of the Woensdrecht Strategic Team and a member of the Military, Helicopter & Energy Division Leadership Teams

Qualification

Operational leadershipMRO experienceContinuous ImprovementLean ManagementSix SigmaAirworthiness StandardsTurbine engine knowledgeBusiness acumenEnglish fluencyDutch language

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field and/or equivalent experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in an Operational leadership role / role with delivered and sustainable results

Strong general turbine engine base of knowledge, including engine applications, technical knowledge and maintenance characteristics, familiarity with assemblies, modules, subassemblies, and individual components, and familiarity with OEM technical manuals

Thorough understanding and working knowledge of Airworthiness Standards (AS9100, AS9110, AS9146) with a sub-bullet of experience with First Article Inspection is highly desired

Proven record of change management, operational excellence and continuous improvement achievements. Thorough knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean Management System and Six Sigma methodologies

Demonstrated inspirational leadership experience with core values centered on a participative communication style with a high degree of transparency and empathy; must naturally lead by example through physical presence, employee engagement and communication with all levels of the organization effectively

Strong business acumen and innate curiosity with a talent for finding and maximizing opportunities in order to collaborate and contribute to the success of the total business model, including support functions such as Engineering, Finance, Quality, etc

Strong customer service aptitude and skill in balancing customer demands with business unit priorities

English fluency is required

Ability to relocate to the Netherlands for a 2-3 year period is required

Ability to travel internationally is required