Operations Manager

POSTED ON 8/16/2023 AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2024
Airframes Alaska LLC Hired Organization Address Palmer, AK Remote Full Time

Job Posting for Operations Manager at Airframes Alaska LLC

At Airframes Alaska, we work hard to play hard! Building high quality aviation products and outdoor gear for adventure beyond roads and runways! The uniting of Airframes Alaska x Alaska Tent and Tarp x Arctic Oven x Northern Sledworks x and Alaskan Bushwheels will bring a new wave of backcountry gear innovation.


Our mission is together, we build a worldwide Alaska-based outdoor equipment company. We?re a growing team of casual people who love aviation, outdoor activities and mostly Alaska! We strive to provide strong and safe products to bush pilots and outdoor enthusiasts who are pursuing adventure in the backcountry. Whether a bush pilot, hunter, researcher, or guide, we deliver solutions to ensure our customers have all the essentials to endure their outdoor adventure.


We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager at our Palmer facility. The Operations Manager role is the conduit to which we fulfill much of our mission. It is critical that this person facilitates healthy and proactive communications from many cross-functional roles and departments. Additionally, this position oversees all manufacturing operations to include equipment maintenance, production schedules, processes and procedures, quality, and inspections. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with vision and creativity for continued growth and company expansion opportunities. The Operations Manager will lead our team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective. As such, you must be a responsible, organized, positive, and energetic leader who excels in a face paced environment. This position is not a remote/hybrid position and requires employee presence at the Palmer headquarters.


Essential Job Duties Include:

  • Analyze internal operations and identify areas of process enhancement
  • Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO
  • Help in the development and continuation of the business owners culture by being
    transparent, open and willing to jump in when needed
  • Manage manufacturing departments at our three locations: Occasional travel required
  • Oversee the analysis of Manufacturing reports, audits and project quotas, identifying problems and improving procedures and standards
  • Oversee production operations while empowering and leading the Production Managers in achieving on-time, high-quality deliverables and services
  • Responsible for the overall well-being of the production/manufacturing floor
  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams and manage coordinated efforts
  • Maintain an understanding of Airframes Alaska manufactured products and their usage
  • Stay informed on rival products and recommend revisions of Airframes Alaska products to maintain a viable product niche.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities through root cause analysis and preventive actions that ensure quality/operational issues are not repeated
  • Anticipate and track operational and tactical risks and provide strategic solutions
  • Oversee and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor?s degree or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5 years management/leadership experience
  • 3 years in a production environment
  • Technologically inclined, proficient Mircosoft 365 skills
  • Excellent leadership skills with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
  • Understanding of advanced business planning, manufacturing processes, and regulatory issues
  • Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
  • Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues
  • A strong communicator that builds a rapport, listens well and adapts style and approach to suit
  • Results driven and an ability to lead, motivate and coach others to be successful
  • Able to work independently yet contribute effectively as a team player
  • Works well under pressure and manages stressful situations with ease

Benefits:

Full Time employees are offered a competitive compensation package along with several benefits:

  • Starting Salary of $80k annually
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Holiday pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k)
  • Great Employee Discounts & free rental of company products

If you feel you have the skills and qualifications necessary to become a valuable asset to our team, please submit an application online for consideration!


Important Information:

All applications MUST be submitted online and only complete applications will be considered! Hard copy, emailed, or telephonic applications will not be accepted.

Check out our website, YouTube, and social media to see all we have going on!


EEO STATEMENT
Airframes Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, please call 1-907-331-0381.

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