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StandardAero Business Aviation Services VP/GM III in Cincinnati, Ohio
Vice President / General Manager III Location: Cincinnati OH Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of At StandardAero, we harness innovation and expertise to solve challenges across the aviation industry, from the most straightforward to the most complex. Together, we achieve exceptional results, and our stability, resources, and respectful culture empower you to build a fulfilling long-term career with a dependable team that supports you every step of the way. As the VP/GM III, reporting directly to the President of Component Repair Services (CRS), you will lead a dynamic team across operations, quality, material management, and customer service. This role provides you with full ownership of the P&L for multiple sites and responsibility for driving strategic growth initiatives within our engine accessories business. This includes overseeing the repair and overhaul of numerous aero engine components and accessories, offering comprehensive repair services across multiple engine platforms. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our business while ensuring we meet and exceed our operational and financial objectives. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of performance, efficiency, and product quality standards across all production cells and service operations within the business unit, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. P&L Management: Take full ownership of the P&L for multiple sites, ensuring operational and financial targets are met. Drive performance improvements by identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies. Strategic Planning & Execution: Collaborate with leadership teams in strategic business planning for manpower, equipment, and facility capacity, ensuring alignment with forecasted sales and business goals. Continuous Improvement: Identify and lead continuous improvement and cost-efficiency projects, adapting to changes in technology, regulation, and market needs. Direct updates to machinery, production systems, and work methods. Metrics & Data Analysis: Monitor and measure key performance indicators such as turnaround time, efficiency, productivity, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and other critical metrics, utilizing data analytics to drive decision-making. Policy & Program Development: Develop and implement policies, programs, and strategies that enhance operational competitiveness, profitability, and long-term growth. Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing team through proactive hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Cultivate a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration to achieve team and organizational success. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in cross-functional leadership teams to develop and execute strategic plans, budgets, goals, and key outcomes. Foster collaboration across all functions, including HR, Finance, and Quality, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Corporate Leadership: Contribute to the broader leadership of StandardAero as a member of both the Business Unit Strategic Team and the Sector Strategic Team, shaping the direction and success of the company. Required Skills and Qualifications: U.S. Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Leadership Experience: Minimum of 10 years of operational leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering sustainable results in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environment, preferably in the components and accessories market. Business Acumen: Strong business acumen, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions, contributing to the overall success of the business model. Experience in managing P&L and dr