Job Description Summary

We are seeking a results-oriented Operations Leader to support plant operations in driving plant-wide operational performance across Gas Turbine and Component Repair operations.

This role focuses on strengthening execution discipline, operations analytics, labor utilization, cost productivity, and cross-functional coordination across all repair value streams. The incumbent will work closely with Operations Leaders of each cell/department to ensure alignment, performance visibility, and achievement of goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and financial performance.

The role serves as a SQDC performance integrator, translating operational data into actionable insights to enhance execution and delivery excellence.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Shop Operational Support

Support shop Operations in driving overall plant operational priorities and performance objectives.
Partner with Operations Leaders across Gas Turbine and Component Repair cells to ensure alignment between operational execution and financial outcomes.
Identify performance gaps and coordinate cross-functional actions to address them.
Reinforce execution discipline and accountability across repair cell operations.
Lead Shop Admin in executing shop priorities.

2. Operations Analytics, Cost Performance & KPI Governance

Work with Shop Operations to track operational KPIs that directly influence financial performance and cost structure.
Drive tracking and governance of applied hours and vouchering discipline to ensure operational rigor and cost accuracy.
Monitor effective labor utilization, productivity trends, standard vs. actual performance, and cost drivers within the repair process.
Consolidate and manage KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Inventory, Applied Hours, Labor Efficiency, and Absorption.
Analyze variances in labor efficiency, throughput, and cost performance, and provide insights to Operations Leaders to support corrective actions.
Develop and maintain operational dashboards and structured performance reporting.
Support inputs related to headcount, capacity, productivity, and operational cost trends (working with Finance).
Ensure alignment between operational performance metrics and financial commitments.

3. Operational Cadence & Management System

Lead and coordinate weekly plant operations cadence with Operations Leaders from each cell/department.
Standardize meeting structures, KPI reviews, action tracking, and escalation processes.
Ensure transparency and accountability in actions impacting delivery reliability and cost productivity.
Facilitate cross-functional coordination between Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, HR, and Finance.

4. Continuous Improvement & Operational Productivity

Support shop Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, productivity enhancement, labor efficiency, WIP management, and cost optimization.
Support implementation of digital tools that enhance operational visibility and performance tracking.
Track and validate productivity benefits and cost improvement outcomes from operational initiatives.

5. Capacity & Resource Planning Support

Support capacity planning and workload balancing across cells & lean lines.
Provide analytical insights on manpower productivity and effective labor utilization.
Support evaluation of capital investments and resource decisions from an operational performance perspective.
Strengthen execution planning to ensure delivery excellence and cost discipline.

6. Additional Responsibilities

Undertake additional assignments and operational initiatives as required to support overall plant objectives.
Provide support on special projects or cross-functional priorities as directed by plant leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Finance, or related discipline.
6–10 years of experience in manufacturing, MRO, industrial operations, or operational performance roles.
Solid understanding of labor efficiency, applied hours governance, and manufacturing cost drivers.
Experience working closely with both Operations and Finance functions.
Working knowledge of Lean or operational excellence methodologies.
Strong analytical capability and proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.
Structured, disciplined, and strong in driving follow-through.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No