Vertex Inc

Production Manager - AIMD Program

Vertex Inc$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of management experience in Navy maintenance procedures and Aviation Supply Department.
  • Extensive knowledge of NALCOMIS system and AIMD contract policies.
  • Strong technical writing skills with attention to accuracy.
  • Ability to manage and lead large teams in a compliance-driven environment.
  • High school diploma required, with significant experience or relevant degrees as an alternative.
  • Valid State Driver's License required, along with the ability to obtain a DoD CAC.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all AIMD maintenance functions outlined in the Government contract.
  • Lead and coordinate activities of the Maintenance Team for efficient operations.
  • Utilize NALCOMIS to assign workloads and track maintenance plans.
  • Ensure compliance with NAMP and Quality Control policies during internal audits.
  • Serve as primary contact for AIMD issues, stepping in for the Site Manager when necessary.
  • Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
  • Cultivate relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits included.
  • Retirement plan to assist with future financial stability.
  • Access to wellness programs for a healthier lifestyle.
  • Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences.
  • Eligible for tuition reimbursement to further education.
  • Resources dedicated to learning and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Production Manager is responsible to the Site Manager for all AIMD (Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department) maintenance functions as outlined in the Government contract. This position provides leadership and direct management of personnel and processes to ensure safe, expeditious maintenance operations, and serves as the Program Manager for designated COMNAVAIRFOR INST 4790.2 series (NAMP) programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program and Production Management

  • Function as the Program Manager for the following COMNAVAIRFOR INST 4790.2 series (NAMP) programs, and any other programs as directed by the Site Manager:
  • Technical Directive Compliance Program
  • SE Planned Maintenance Program
  • Maintenance/Production Control Program
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of the Maintenance Team in all aspects of AIMD maintenance.
  • Create and track long-range maintenance plans, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and the incorporation of newly assigned equipment or processes.
  • Utilize the NALCOMIS system to perform ADHOC functions, assign daily workloads, and hold daily production meetings.
  • Perform management analysis and workload planning to ensure customer service and company goals are met.
  • Serve as the point of contact on all AIMD-related issues in the Site Manager's absence, and function in the capacity of Site Manager when required.
  • Advise the Site Manager of the status of work in progress and coordinate with other departments as required to accomplish tasks.
  • Submit recommendations to the Site Manager regarding manpower, materials, facilities, and capital equipment.
  • Determine and coordinate the most feasible means to obtain off-site repairs of equipment when needed.
  • Responsible for the timely submission and accuracy of all applicable CDRLs (Contract Data Requirements Lists).
  • Maintain various forms of data and records in support of periodic required reports.
  • Perform other reasonably related incidental duties as directed, within the job classification.
  • May be required to travel on Company business.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance
  • Team with the Quality Manager to analyze maintenance data and identify trends and deficiencies.
  • Be proactive in all internal and external audits, providing corrective action as needed to resolve maintenance issues and ensure all NAMP requirements are complied with.
  • Evaluate existing methods, systems, and potential improvements for compliance with maintenance requirements, and to ensure cost-effectiveness, productivity, and personnel safety.
  • Ensure compliance with required Quality Control policies and inspections.
  • Serve as the Company's focal point for FOD (Foreign Object Debris) matters on this contract, and enforce the Company's FOD prevention rules and regulations.
  • Responsible for enforcement of the Tool Control Program (TCP).
  • Enforce all Company and Government regulations to ensure personnel safety and the security and preservation of Government and Company-owned equipment.
  • Comply with the Hazardous Waste Program.
  • Actively support the Company's Safety philosophy and programs; investigate all accidents and injuries of assigned personnel and take action to prevent similar incidents.

Personnel Management and Leadership
  • Provide the leadership and management skills necessary to lead a large workforce in complying with established policies, procedures, and operations supporting the CNATRA AIMD Maintenance Program.
  • Interview, select, and train new employees.
  • Instruct assigned employees on proper methods and procedures as required.
  • Investigate and resolve employee complaints; be thoroughly familiar with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and resolve Step 2 grievances in accordance with the CBA.
  • Discipline employees as needed to enforce Company policies, directives, and CBA requirements, following progressive disciplinary procedures.
  • Assist in the Training Program as required for employees.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with, and support, Company policies and procedures.

Customer and Stakeholder Relations
  • Maintain close liaison with CNATRA management to ensure all areas of concern or interest are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with the Supply Department, Transient Line, and tenant command leadership to ensure customer satisfaction is accomplished.
  • Interface with the customer to assure their needs are met.
  • Communicate accurately and concisely on maintenance issues and material support matters, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
  • Extensive working knowledge, gained through management experience, of the Navy's maintenance procedures, including the COMNAVAIRFOR INST 4790.2 series and the Aviation Supply Department.
  • Knowledge of technical directives and the COMNAVAIRFOR INST 4790.2 series; knowledgeable of and understand Aviation Supply procedures.
  • Extensive working knowledge of the NALCOMIS system.
  • In-depth knowledge of the AIMD contract and Company organization, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
  • Ability to read, speak, and write legibly, and understand the English language.
  • Computer literacy required.
  • Must provide references to experience in the "I" Level arena, as well as qualifications for this position.
  • Must have Valid State Driver's License.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) CAC (Commons Access Card)

Education & Experience Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma and fourteen (14) years of related exempt experience, including:
  • General background: Twelve (12) of the last fifteen (15) years in direct NAMP maintenance repair, inspection, and modification, with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and material support.
  • Supervisory experience: Six (6) of the last ten (10) years of maintenance experience in a supervisory role responsible for assigning workloads and duties across entire shifts.
  • Production control experience: Five (5) years in a maintenance/production control position.

Education in Lieu of Experience
  • Bachelor's degree (related field) may substitute for four (4) years, reducing the total requirement to ten (10) years.
  • Associate's degree (related field) may substitute for two (2) years, reducing the total requirement to twelve (12) years.

Note: Degree substitution applies only to the 14-year baseline; the NAMP, supervisory, and production-control minimums remain fixed.

Licensing, Certification Requirements within 6 months of hire:
  • Formal or specialized training/equivalent.
  • Hazardous Waste Communication Training.
  • FOD and TCP Awareness Trained.
  • COMNAVAIRFOR INST 4790.2 Program Awareness.
  • ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness.
  • Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing or qualification requirements for the position.

Physical Requirements

This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and, as such, requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Working Environment

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, and rain. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

What We Bring:

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
  • Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
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