Our client, a renowned leader in aviation solutions, has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Interior, located in Moline, IL.
As Director of Interior, you will assume responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of the Interior group. This multifaceted group encompasses the cabinet shop, seats, soft goods, and the installation team. Your primary objectives will be to set forth and accomplish performance goals and objectives that not only meet but surpass expectations in areas such as quality, productivity, efficiency, safety, financial performance, and customer service. Working in collaboration with each department manager, you will play a pivotal role in devising the department's annual budget and aligning annual Management by Objectives (MBOs) with the corporate strategy.
In this role you will:
- Identify key priorities and champion a continuous improvement approach by originating best practices projects, aiming to enhance both efficiency and quality.
- Be entrusted with ensuring that company capacity goals are met through meticulous staffing and hiring plans, along with the optimization of resource scheduling, all in line with the budget and sales objectives.
- Maintain a robust system of accountability, holding supervisors to well-established goals, objectives, and professional standards.
- Lead by cascading accountability down through every department and employee level, ultimately striving to achieve zero defects in quality, zero warranty issues, and zero rework.