Operations Manager

Based in Yakima, WA, Triumph Actuation Products and Services designs, manufactures, assembles, tests, and provides MRO services for aerospace products and systems that include hydraulic actuators, hydraulic valves and manifolds, hydraulic fuses, and repeatable release holdback bars and employs more than 240 employees. Triumph Actuation Products and Services- Yakima is an industry leader in landing gear actuation, providing actuation components to every major aircraft manufacturer.  Triumph Actuation Products and Services- Yakima is also the sole supplier of the critical repeatable release holdback bars used for launching US Navy fighter jets from aircraft carriers. TRIUMPH has provided every holdback bar since the F-14.

Yakima, Washington, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the state. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and thriving agricultural industry, Yakima offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventures.  With its thriving wine industry, stunning scenic drives, and rich Native American heritage, Yakima invites visitors to immerse themselves in its diverse offerings and welcoming community, blending tradition with modern innovation.

Responsibilities

Summary:

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.

Major Accountabilities:

Develops and maintains operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor requirements, cycle times, and production costs and infrastructure.

Develops monthly production sales forecast, identifying all risk and opportunities, to achieve meeting the Annual Plan.

Ensures all OEM 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, etc.

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.

Major data contributor to monthly Sales, Inventory, & Operational Planning (SIOP) process.

Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

Actively work with machine shop, facility maintenance, manufacturing engineering/CNC programming team and assembly & test to drive effective problem-solving and conflict resolutions to minimize costs and prevent operational delays.

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.

Works with Program Management team to help manage customer demands in all regards from normal "on-purchase order" programs to ensuring production's participation in recovery of "Red to Green" programs.

Maintain a high state of operational readiness of the facility, preventative maintenance, and oversight of all facility and property upkeep.

Determines responsibilities of assigned organizational 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 utilized in AS9100 system

Provide reports as necessary to the site leader.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or related field; Six Sigma or successful Lean Experience

Minimum 10 years 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 & PowerPoint

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

Motivating/Developing employees - hourly & salaried

Training and presentation skills

Self-directed

Microsoft Office Products

ERP system

AS9100 and ISO9001 QMS

Policy and procedure development

Lean/6s Leader

Position Pay Range: $103,400 - $155,200/Annual. Hiring range and position pay range may differ, commensurate with education level, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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:

• Integrity- Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork- Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement- Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation- Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• 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.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle

Nearest Secondary Market: Yakima