Operations Manager, Repair & Overhaul

Job Summary

We're looking for an Operations Manager, Repair & Overhaul to lead the day-to-day operations of our hot section turbine blade and vane repair cells. This role provides leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure operational goals are achieved while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and employee development.

The Operations Manager will lead a team of supervisors, manage department resources, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve operational flow and repair performance. The successful candidate will build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring repairs consistently meet established quality standards.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: Orangeburg, NY

Schedule: Full-time, on-site

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the day-to-day operations of hot section turbine blade and vane repair cells.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to a team of supervisors.
• Ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards.
• Plan and manage department staffing, equipment, and other resources to support operational priorities.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to improve operational flow and resolve production challenges.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.
• Reinforce safety procedures and expectations, ensuring they are consistently followed throughout the operation.
• Monitor priorities and adjust resources to meet changing production and business needs.
• Stay current on relevant industry developments, repair practices, and operational best practices.
• Provide leadership and accountability to support site goals and objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing day-to-day operations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and adapt to evolving operational needs.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting turbine manufacturing, repair, or overhaul operations.
• Knowledge of turbine blade and vane repair processes or techniques.
• Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements.

Leadership Expectations and Values

• Model the Way - Leads with integrity and accountability, holding themselves to the same standards expected of others and consistently following through on commitments.
• Inspire a Shared Vision - Connects team efforts to a clear, meaningful purpose while balancing strategic priorities with disciplined day-to-day execution.
• Challenge the Process - Brings curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement, questioning assumptions and championing innovation even in complex environments.
• Enable Others to Act - Builds strong, inclusive partnerships that share ownership, develop others, and value diverse perspectives.
• Encourage the Heart - Recognizes contributions genuinely and celebrates shared values to build a culture of appreciation, respect, and accountability.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.