[redacted]’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. [redacted] is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on [redacted] has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all [redacted]. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com. Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community Job Summary: Executive leadership of the supply chain and manufacturing of over 100,000 composite aerospace parts annually to produce the structure of the SR2X and SF50 series aircraft assembled in Duluth MN. The Grand Forks (GFK) facility operates as an advanced pre-impregnated composite manufacturing facility specializing in hand lay-up and automated cut & trim operations. This includes the management of a 170,000 square foot facility with over 280 employees. Responsible for all aspects of the GFK operations including resource planning, Quality, Safety, budgeting, continuous improvement, and execution of the $40 million annual budget and plan. This role leads the Overall Grand Forks Operation including Production, New Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling operations. Builds and develops the Operations organization, processes and procedures to support the company’s strategic direction. Establish initiatives for improvement in safety, quality, cost, delivery, employee satisfaction and local government and community relations. Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions Establishes Operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety and on-time delivery. Maintains appropriate Manufacturing Engineering participation in design projects including ensuring design meets cost goals, takes advantage of best manufacturing practices, and meets facilities requirements. Ensures concurrent development of tool, process, and facilities planning in conjunction with design or rate change implementations. Conducts tool design, facilities plan, and planning sequence reviews as required. Establish and implement projects in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering Product Development and Support, and Tooling. Directs implementation and execution of Operations policies and practices. Recommends and implements strategic changes in Operations strategy. Establishes and maintains critical relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ensures adequate communication and coordination standards within department areas. Status reporting as appropriate to maintain proper communications with other management. Builds, develops and manages Operations team capable of carrying out needed operations strategies and improving employee satisfaction. Identification and implementation of training requirements and continuous improvement measures for all Operations personnel. Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements. Oversee the Operations budget to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, organized, and presentable at all times. Perform as the Cirrus representative to the local government and community. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have Proficient at maintaining budgets and cost effectiveness; interprets financial reports and takes appropriate corrective actions. Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues. Remains productive, provides solutions, and meets goals in challenging situations. Skilled at coordinating multiple efforts, organizing and prioritizing work, communicating technical issues, and leading a team of individuals with differing levels of skill and experience, enabling them to achieve performance and quality standards. Proven ability to coach team members with specific and measurable objectives in areas such as people management, leadership, and quality. Experience confronting performance issues as well as giving rewards and recognition. Can deliver difficult feedback by constructively focusing on improvement. Takes appropriate disciplinary action to handle poor performance. Is aware of legal ramifications of dismissal. Articulates ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings, adjusting the message to match the audience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level. Operations systems development and deployment. Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Process Improvement, materials management, production scheduling and quality systems. Knowledge of typical production processes, procedures, drawings, and specifications. Basic computer skills to include competency in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. Strong customer orientation. Ability to work within and develop high performance teams; strong team player. Commitment to Company values. Certificates or Licensures: No specific certificates, licenses, or registrations required Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals. Financial Acumen: Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations. This opportunity is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. As our main sub-assembly composite facility, our Grand Forks location is essential to the development of every [redacted]. Home to the University of North Dakota and the state’s third largest city, this unique town offers small town charm with an inviting community, centered on hospitality and grand possibilities. Activities in town expand across all four seasons, with abundant city parks, local fishing, collegiate sports, superb arts and theatre, excellent restaurants and several community events and festivals. Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.