Aerospace VP of Operations

VP of Operations Job Overview Reports to: President Location: Kent, WA Type: Exempt, Full-Time Schedule: *100% Onsite: Monday - Friday Role overview The VP of Operations is a highly visible position reporting to the President and is a key business leader responsible for manufacturing production and support teams at Hytek Finishes. The role manages the functions of Production, Facilities & Chemical Maintenance, Procurement, and Safety. Achieves the highest level of safety, quality, and timely completion of all manufacturing processes. Exhibits a drive for results and the strong business acumen required to accomplish a wide variety of responsibilities. The position is a part of the Senior Leadership team and supports senior leadership in all functions required to lead the business. How we value your well-being Financial Rewards: competitive base salary, Incentive Compensation and potential TDG Stock Options, and 401(k) matching retirement plan. Work/Life Balance: 4-weeks paid time off to start, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, and a paid community service day. Health and Welfare: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance plan that includes mental health benefits, long-term care options, and onsite access to a massage therapist. Individual Development: continuing education benefits up to $5,250 annually towards coursework and/or CPE relative to this role. Promotional opportunities available throughout TransDigm companies located within the US and Worldwide: Washington, California, the Midwest, the East Coast, Canada, Mexico, and European locations. Salary range based upon the required profile: $140,000 - $195,000; placement within this range will be based upon previous experience and prior leadership roles. Your responsibilities & challenges Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to: Lead all operational and capital resources in Production, Facilities Maintenance, Chemical Maintenance, Procurement, and Safety teams ensuring cohesiveness and effectiveness in meeting company objectives and annual plans. Effective member of Sr. Leadership team owning Productivity targets. Partner with VP Finance, VP Sales, and President to lead the business like an owner by lending new business perspective to strategic initiatives. Responsible for communicating with labor representative(s) and shop stewards to maintain a positive working relationship between the Company and the Union. Works with Human Resources to achieve satisfactory resolution of grievances and other related issues. Participates in contract negotiations. Actively participates in customer relations and plays an integral role in meeting the changing needs of Company partners. Supports sales efforts working closely with our sales and new product integration teams and demonstrates excellent business development skills. Promotes Quality Assurance's efforts by ensuring timely reporting of operational issues affecting the Quality System as well as ensuring root cause and corrective actions are effective and on time. Responsible for staff development, training, evaluation, coaching, and succession planning. Create a workplace that fosters teamwork and strengthens communication. Manages and develops Sr. Managers, including the development of position descriptions, key objective work plans, compensation planning, and annual performance discussions. Lead contributor for monthly President's Letters, quarterly BUM (Business Unit Management) reports, mid-year Reviews, and Annual Plan presentations to TDG business leaders. Participate or lead special projects as required. Ability to travel. The ideal candidate Has an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking and acting like an owner with a strong sense of urgency and bias fo