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Operation Excellence Leader - Leadership Development Program at Victor Sierra Aviation | LAYIQ

Operational Excellence Execution
Kaizen Leadership: Lead and facilitate OPEX initiatives, including kaizen events and continuous improvement projects, to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency across production lines.
Performance Impact: Drive measurable improvements in safety, first-pass yield, productivity, and delivery performance.
OPEX Toolkit: Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools such as 3P, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, A3, SMED, Standard Work, Kanban, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Visual Management.
Flow & Utilization: Improve piece flow, capacity utilization, and productivity across the operating company’s facilities, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks end-to-end.
Coaching, Training, & Culture Building
Coaching & Mentoring: Coach and mentor employees at all levels, from operators to plant leadership, in OPEX practices and structured problem solving.
Capability Building: Develop OPEX capabilities across the organization, supporting certification programs and ongoing capability development.
Culture Transformation: Lead cultural transformation initiatives to build ownership, engagement, and discipline around continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
Operations Partnership: Partner closely with the operating company's operations leader and leadership team to align OPEX priorities with day-to-day operating goals.
Cross-Team Partnership: Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to align improvement activities with plant and vertical goals.
Best-Practice Standardization: Standardize best practices across sites within the vertical(s), ensuring alignment with both operational and compliance requirements.
Leadership Reporting: Provide regular updates and performance reporting to leadership using clear metrics and dashboards.
Compliance, Safety, & Quality Focus
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all OPEX initiatives are compliant with applicable aerospace regulatory standards including FAA, AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
Audit Support: Support or lead internal process audits to identify gaps in adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
Safety Championing: Champion initiatives that improve workplace safety and compliance while maintaining or improving operational efficiency.

Required
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, with an aptitude for learning manufacturing and performance reporting tools
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations, ideally within aerospace or another highly regulated environment
Some leadership or informal team-lead experience, or a clear, demonstrated desire to grow into a leadership role
Working knowledge of, or willingness to quickly learn, aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements (FAA, AS9100, ISO)
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, with examples of contributing to measurable improvements in a manufacturing or operations setting
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Visio, and project management tools
Willingness and ability to relocate for a 24-month assignment at an assigned VSA operating company (which may include travel across that operating company’s locations)
Preferred
Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Industrial Engineering or Operations)
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher; Black Belt or Master Black Belt a plus)
Experience in supply chain optimization and manufacturing flow within an aerospace context
Understanding of cost management and manufacturing KPIs, including trend analysis and standard costing
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR You’re comfortable stepping into a new organization without long tenure or built-in credibility, and quick to earn trust and traction once you’re there. You bring strong leadership presence, structured problem-solving skills, and the confidence to influence across organizational levels in a regulated environment. You’re results-oriented and persistent, comfortable working under pressure while holding a high bar for accuracy and compliance, and flexible enough to adjust your approach as the business’s needs evolve. This is a hands-on role — expect regular time on the shop floor alongside production equipment and tooling, over a 24-month assignment at an assigned VSA operating company.
JOIN THE VICTOR SIERRA TEAM
At Victor Sierra Aviation, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of aviation manufacturing and support. Whether you’re assembling components, innovating new processes, or collaborating across our family of operating companies, your work directly contributes to keeping the skies safe and our customers flying. We believe in craftsmanship, integrity, and teamwork—values that define everything we do.
We offer: A collaborative, hands-on environment where your ideas and expertise make an impact.
A team of aviation professionals who take pride in their work and support one another.
Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and meaningful work that keeps aircraft performing at their best.
Victor Sierra Aviation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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