Production (I Level) Manager: T45 Meridian, MS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for the timely submission and accuracy of all applicable CDRL's.

Responsible for the "I" levels areas stated in the Performance of Work Statement.

Responsible for the achievement of all Contractual Metrics as stated in the Performance of Work Statement and the Aircraft CLS Contract.

Responsible to the Maintenance Manager for providing optimal component and SE repair productivity.

Plans, coordinates and directs the activities of the Maintenance Team in all aspects of AIMD I-Level maintenance. Divisions include Airframes, Hydraulics, Avionics, Tire Shop, NDI, and O-Level GSE.
Performs management analysis and workload planning to ensure customer and company goals are met.
Accounts for the day-to-day operations of all Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

Responsible for monitoring all company-owned vehicles upkeep and scheduling of maintenance, to including any off-base servicing required for repair, along with ensuring proper documentation is maintained within vehicles (registration, insures, and flight line passes)
Responsible for the METCAL program and items that are calibrated.
Responsible for coordinating with the Site, Maintenance and, Depot Managers, for both on and cross-site, to ensure projects are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
Coordinates with the Supply Department to ensure best practice concepts and guidelines for material management are established.
Responsible for verification, research and recommendations to the Government, for items and equipment to add to the I-Level Individual Component Repair List (ICRL). The effort underpins the broadening of repair capabilities at the Site.
Attends the Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) and ICRL conferences. Responsible to research requirements and recommend additional equipment to meet current and future needs.
Maintains close liaison with CNATRA management to ensure all areas concern/interest are addressed, and resolved in a timely manner.
Interfaces with the customer to assure their needs are met.
Coordinates with the Quality Manager to analyze maintenance data to identify trends and deficiencies.
Proactively addresses all findings from internal and external audits to implement corrective action as needed to resolve maintenance issues and ensure all NAMP requirements are met.
Evaluates existing methods, systems and potential improvements for compliance to maintenance requirements, ensuring cost effectiveness, productivity and personnel safety.
Responsible to the T-45 Program Office and satellite sites to provide data and forecasting for site throughput and identifying program concerns.
Provide input to Site Management regarding manpower, materials, facilities and capital equipment.
Actively supports the Company's Safety philosophy and programs. Investigates all accidents and injuries of assigned personnel and takes action to prevent similar incidents.
Determine and coordinate the most feasible means to perform off-site repairs, including "I" level assistance for other T45 program sites.
Interview, select and train new employees.
Instruct assigned employees on proper methods and procedures as required.
Investigate and resolve employee's complaints. Be thoroughly familiar with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Be thoroughly familiar with and support Company policies and procedures.
Discipline employees as needed to enforce Company policies, directives and CBA requirements following progressive disciplinary procedures.
Be knowledgeable and responsible to the NAMP Programs that pertain to AIMD, such as but not limited to FOD, Tool Control, Tire and Wheel, Hydraulic Contamination, ESD, SE PMS, NDI and Ordnance.
Enforce all Company and Government regulations to ensure personnel safety and the security and preservation of Government and Company-owned equipment.
Ensure compliance with required Quality Control policies and inspections.
Assist in the Training Program as required for employees.
Perform other reasonably related incidental duties when directed within the job classification.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. Must have a min of HS diploma or equivalent. The Production Manager shall possess an extensive background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support with a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience within the last 15 years in direct NAMP maintenance repair, inspection, and modification. Of the last ten (10) years of experience in maintenance, six (6) years shall be in a supervisory position that included responsibility for assigning program workloads as well as duties for entire shifts. Must have knowledgeable of technical directives and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series; be knowledgeable of and understand Aviation Supply procedures. Shall have worked a minimum of five (5) years in a production control Supervisory position. Must have at a minimum of 5 years' experience with the IMA Database.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:
This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hanger/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 are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work 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 individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. 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.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Valid State Driver's License
  *Must be able to get a CAC Card

Benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
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.

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Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)