Repair Manager
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Description:
Summary/Objective
Reporting to the VP of Programs, the Repair Manager's primary responsibility is to ensure optimal inventory levels for repaired and overhauled parts based on sales and acquisitions. This requires managing repair cycles of all parts, handling and executing terms and contracts with all repair vendors, maintaining relationships with current vendors, and sourcing new vendors when required. The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated and enthusiastic, wanting to grow their expertise within a dynamic working environment.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Responsible for daily analysis of the inventory and sales to coordination of issuing repair orders, approving quotes and communicating with the repair vendors to ensure timely deliveries of repairs
Oversee a network of vendors to optimize quality, cost, turnaround time and customer service
Find opportunities to improve the vendor network and its performance for CFM Materials
Sources new vendors when required for additional capabilities, performance or TAT issues
Ensure charges for repairs are by agreement, repair price catalog; Responsible for Repair Pricing catalog update and applications by vendors
Full comprehension of all contracts, ensuring proper execution, and negotiating new pricing and commercial terms with external vendors
Resolve repair orders' specific issues, perform resolution, and assist the technical department with recurring repairs and technical issues
Ensure critical repair information, such as repair codes and parts notes, service bulletin details, and reworked alternate parts lineage, is captured in the ERP system
Responsible for warranty and guarantee administration, including preventing and identifying potential claims and managing actual claims
Responsible for resolving issues related to vendor quality and performance and planning recovery or backup solutions to ensure the availability of overhauled material
Create presentations, reports, and strategic guidance for Leadership
Provide reports and updates to the organization on the visibility of parts in repair and any unexpected availability of parts
Mentor and provide guidance to Repair Coordinators
Competencies
Customer focused
Excellent interpersonal skills
High level of personal integrity
Strong business and commercial acumen
Process improvement mindset
Well organized with an attention to detail
Ability to analyze technical data
Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time
Travel specifictity
Travel
Travel: less than 10%.
Additional description
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain or a related field with a minimum of two years of aviation experience
in place of a Bachelor's, at least five years of experience in aviation supply chain repairs
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Knowledge of ERP systems
Knowledge of repair chain management procedures and workflow activities
Knowledge of engine or aircraft maintenance manuals
Ability to lead others through direct and indirect influence
Advanced skill in effectively communicating via phone, email, video, and in-person
Supervisory Responsibility
This position may have supervisory responsibilities depending on the candidate.
Annual salary
n/a
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
West Airfield Drive, Euless, Tarrant County, Texas, 75261, USA
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Reporting to the VP of Programs, the Repair Manager's primary responsibility is to ensure optimal inventory levels for repaired and overhauled parts based on sales and acquisitions. This requires managing repair cycles of all parts, handling and executing terms and contracts with all repair vendors, maintaining relationships with current vendors, and sourcing new vendors when required. The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated and enthusiastic, wanting to grow their expertise within a dynamic working environment.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Responsible for daily analysis of the inventory and sales to coordination of issuing repair orders, approving quotes and communicating with the repair vendors to ensure timely deliveries of repairs
Oversee a network of vendors to optimize quality, cost, turnaround time and customer service
Find opportunities to improve the vendor network and its performance for CFM Materials
Sources new vendors when required for additional capabilities, performance or TAT issues
Ensure charges for repairs are by agreement, repair price catalog; Responsible for Repair Pricing catalog update and applications by vendors
Full comprehension of all contracts, ensuring proper execution, and negotiating new pricing and commercial terms with external vendors
Resolve repair orders' specific issues, perform resolution, and assist the technical department with recurring repairs and technical issues
Ensure critical repair information, such as repair codes and parts notes, service bulletin details, and reworked alternate parts lineage, is captured in the ERP system
Responsible for warranty and guarantee administration, including preventing and identifying potential claims and managing actual claims
Responsible for resolving issues related to vendor quality and performance and planning recovery or backup solutions to ensure the availability of overhauled material
Create presentations, reports, and strategic guidance for Leadership
Provide reports and updates to the organization on the visibility of parts in repair and any unexpected availability of parts
Mentor and provide guidance to Repair Coordinators
Competencies
Customer focused
Excellent interpersonal skills
High level of personal integrity
Strong business and commercial acumen
Process improvement mindset
Well organized with an attention to detail
Ability to analyze technical data
Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time
Travel specifictity
Travel
Travel: less than 10%.
Additional description
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain or a related field with a minimum of two years of aviation experience
in place of a Bachelor's, at least five years of experience in aviation supply chain repairs
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Knowledge of ERP systems
Knowledge of repair chain management procedures and workflow activities
Knowledge of engine or aircraft maintenance manuals
Ability to lead others through direct and indirect influence
Advanced skill in effectively communicating via phone, email, video, and in-person
Supervisory Responsibility
This position may have supervisory responsibilities depending on the candidate.
Annual salary
n/a
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
West Airfield Drive, Euless, Tarrant County, Texas, 75261, USA
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years