Director of Site Operations UK & IOM

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer. TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage. We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment on cutting‑edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Position Profile: Director of Site Operations; UK & IOM

Location: Deeside (Frequent travel required to other sites).

Job Summary: Reporting into the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Site Operations; UK & IOM manages and directs all activities related to production operations and facility management by performing the following duties personally or through accountable managers and their staff across the UK and Isle of Man sites.

Major Accountabilities:

• Accountable for the day‑to‑day decisions that directly impact the quality, efficiency and profitability of the overall business.
• Responsible for monthly Sales, Inventory, & Operational Planning (SIOP) process, driving operation excellence into the business ensuring timely submission of approved forecast data into the finance department to support the month end forecasting process.
• Develop and maintain Operational business plans to include all program requirements, labour requirements, cycle times, production costs and infrastructure.
• Leads the Supply Chain organization; ensuring suppliers meet their delivery commitments (OTD & Quality), fulfilling the end customer requirements.
• Ensure the integrity of the Sites QMS is maintained and followed by all employees, maintaining all necessary site qualifications and certifications including AS9100, PART21G and PART145.
• Own and develop the production sales forecast monthly identifying all risk and opportunities to achieve meeting the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate inventory levels across the business to ensure delivery to our customers and the AOP with adherence to inventory accuracy metrics.
• Ensure all production deliveries are met through on‑time execution of ERP schedule manufactured jobs.
• Drive a continuous improvement/lean mindset throughout the production floor, participating in lean events, Kaizens and the drive towards Zero Defects.
• Ability to assimilate ERP data, develop predictive trends, and provide guidance to internal/external customers to “as demonstrated” production, future rate loads, and capacity planning.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization, contractors and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilisation of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Drive operational culture to embed EH&S policies.
• Responsible for developing 5‑year Capex and investment plan in support of the AOP, identifying bottlenecks and identifying mitigation options.
• Responsible for ensuring detailed product routings are available for the business, including inputs to standard costing models.
• Works with Engineering team to transition development products into full rate production through “Operations Launch” process and ensures “design for manufacturing” input is an integral part of new product development.
• Maintain a high state of operational readiness of the facility, preventative maintenance, and oversight of all facilities and property upkeep.
• Achieve and maintain a thorough understanding of site product lines and all the constituent processes required to manufacture them.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/Business (Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace) Finance, Business Admin etc.
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: Ten years working in a management position with a strong, demonstrated background in shop floor operations, product flow, & data analytics.
• Communication skills – Verbal & Written.
• Data skills – via Excel, Power BI, SQL query, etc.
• SyteLine ERP system.
• Motivating/Developing employees.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Self‑directed.
• Lean/6s Leader.
• Policy and procedure development.
• Microsoft Office Products.

Our Vision: As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission: We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Integrity: Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork: Win as One team‑one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement: Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation: Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity: Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviours captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS): Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information: Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.