Director of Test Operations

Overview

Director of Test Operations - Jupiter, FL
: CTS Engines is searching for a Director of Operations, Jet Engine Test Facility with strong leadership abilities to assume responsibility for the overall operations of the company’s Jet Engine Test Site located in Jupiter, Florida. This includes direct responsibility for all personnel at the test site, labor allocation and planning, test load planning, scheduling and performance, and updating, monitoring, and releasing all manual and certification documentation.

The Director of Operations is the senior leader for CTS Engines’ Jet Engine Test Site and is the key liaison between the Test Site and the Engine Service Center in Coral Springs. The Director is expected to work directly with the Director of Quality and Senior Vice President of Operations in updating policies and procedures for the test site and testing operation.

Additionally, the Director of Operations for the Jet Engine Test Facility will be responsible for working with and communicating directly with customers and vendors as needed.

CTS is based in Coral Springs, Florida and the Jet Engine Test Facility is in Jupiter, Florida. The Company expects the successful candidate to reside in or relocate to the Jupiter location, Coral Springs, or surrounding area for this position.

• Hold and maintain full responsibility for the overall operation of the Jet Engine Test Site in Jupiter, Florida.
• Liaise between the Test Site and Engine Service Center in Coral Springs, Florida.
• Responsible for all personnel decisions at the Test Site. Direct supervision / leadership of personnel to ensure proper staffing, training, development, motivation, ongoing productivity and safety.
• Responsible for labor allocation and planning.
• Responsible for developing and meeting test site budget and business goals.
• Responsible for test load planning, schedules and performance.
• Responsible for updating, monitoring, and releasing all manual and certification documentation.
• Oversee and enforce the FOD (Foreign Object Damage) prevention program.
• Oversee and ensure all policies and procedures for the DOT/FAA program are followed.
• Work with the Director of Quality and the Senior Vice President of Operations to update policies and procedures for the test site and testing operation.
• Communicate with customers and vendors.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and employees are committed to a culture that values safety.
• Partner with all departments to impact culture and clearly execute the business plan.
• Develop, approve, and implement policies and procedures to meet schedules.
• Approve and direct improvements in testing methods, quality, equipment, operating efficiency and working conditions.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures including interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Present progress reports within management team to ensure ongoing improvements are attained and investigate and resolve causes of inefficiencies.
• Ability to clearly document all types of investigations regarding inefficiencies.
• Develop, manage, and complete capital projects required to improve test site operations and capabilities.
• Lead and encourage Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies and growth.
• Gain employee appreciation, admiration, trust, and respect to effectively lead and direct the facility and serve as the head of the unit.
• Analyze the current organizational structure and operating of the function, including work schedules, and adjust as needed.
• Evaluate current test site management systems and consider all opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with other leaders to secure an appreciation of the CTS Engines culture and focus intensely on understanding how to work, communicate and manage within the culture effectively.
• Collaborate with the managers and employees under management to gain an excellent knowledge of the Company’s business, organization and capabilities, as well as the function and interaction of…