Operations Manager

Position Purpose & Scope:

Reporting to the Director of Operations the Operations Manager leads Thomas Global Systems Part 145 repair station and logistics operations at the Irvine facility. The role oversees repair scheduling team performance inventory material readiness and shipping and receiving to meet customer delivery requirements. The Operations Manager ensures activities comply with applicable regulatory and quality requirements while driving efficiency safety and continuous improvement.

About the Company:

Thomas Global Systems is a leader in the design manufacture and support of high-integrity aviation and defense electronics operating out of locations in Sydney Australia and Irvine California.

Location: Irvine CA fully onsite.

Whats on Offer:

• A varied fast paced role with an innovative and respected leader in mission-critical aerospace and defense products.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefit package.
• Join a team of skilled and motivated people committed to innovation collaboration and national security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily Part 145 repair station and logistics operations to meet quality turnaround time and on-time delivery targets.

• Plan repair schedules allocate workloads and coordinate staffing equipment and materials to resolve bottlenecks and maintain workflow.

• Ensure repair activities remain within approved ratings and capabilities and follow current technical data repair station manuals and applicable FAA/EASA and company quality requirements.

• Oversee receiving inventory control warehousing kitting and shipping ensuring accurate records parts traceability and proper handling and segregation of materials.

• Coordinate with Procurement Engineering and Quality to address material shortages configuration requirements and documentation discrepancies.

• Coordinate inspections maintenance records and return-to-service documentation with Quality and appropriately authorized personnel.

• Lead and develop team members through clear expectations regular feedback performance reviews and training.

• Monitor operational KPIs and implement improvements to productivity inventory accuracy quality and delivery performance.

• Maintain safe organized work areas and coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration with responsible teams.

• Support regulatory customer and internal audits and complete assigned corrective actions ( support Customer and FAA audits).

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  
• Ensure personnel use current technical data and work instructions and follow applicable Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual procedures.
• Report on monthly KPIs and implement lean initiatives to improve and sustain those metrics.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

Required Skills Experience and Behaviors:

• Bachelors degree in engineering aviation management operations management supply chain or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience overseeing aerospace logistics inventory control warehousing and shipping and receiving.

• Previous supervisory or management experience including workload planning performance management and employee development.

• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 requirements repair station procedures maintenance documentation and parts traceability.

• Familiarity with applicable EASA requirements and AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems.

• Experience managing serialized lot-controlled shelf-life and customer-owned materials.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for inventory transactions work orders material planning and operational reporting.

• Ability to interpret repair schedules technical instructions material requirements and relevant airworthiness documentation.

• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experience implementing Lean or other continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to meet applicable qualifications and authorization requirements for any assigned inspection supervisory or return-to-service duties.

• Confirmed NEGATIVE results for drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40.

At-Will Employment Statement
Thomas Global Systems is an at-will employer. Employment with the company is voluntary and may be terminated by the employee or the company at any time with or without cause or notice and for any reason or no reason at all.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Thomas Global Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us at

Required Experience:

Senior Manager