Director, Metal Finishing
Tulsa, OK 
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Posted 29 days ago
Job Description

Reporting to the site General Manager, the Director of Metal Finishing is a key role on the site management team with full responsibility for the final processing and paint operations in a 24/7 aerospace manufacturing facility. This role is accountable for production scheduling, budgeting, and compliance with QMS, environmental, health, and safety regulations. The Director manages up to thirty (30) direct and indirect reports in the paint and processing operations.

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

* An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or

* An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or

* An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

Essential Functions
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ensures compliance with Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, OSHA, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations; coordinates with applicable agencies to obtain/maintain applicable permits and oversees applicable monitoring and reporting in compliance with regulations

  • Responsible for appropriate purchasing, storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste generated by operations; trained/certified in safe practices and compliance with hazardous waste collection and control

  • Manages annual budget to plan for personnel, department consumables, equipment maintenance and capital projects as required; has full budget responsibility for departmental component of the site P&L

  • Effectively manages selection, development, performance management, and discipline of assigned personnel; alternates schedule as needed to address personnel issues and/or conduct training on evenings, nights, and weekend shifts

  • Reviews customer contracts and purchase orders for finishing requirements; generates work instructions and internal procedures that ensure compliance with customer specifications; evaluates non-conforming product to ensure rework is compliant with customer requirements and applicable restrictions or specifications

  • Ensures appropriate preventive maintenance is completed as required and coordinates with facilities and maintenance personnel to schedule downtime, and upgrades, and to minimize unexpected downtime

  • Reviews and approves calibration requirements for department equipment; understands intervals, tolerances, and other calibration requirements; creates purchase orders for calibration services

  • Utilizes AS9100 framework to control all administrative systems and training schedules

  • Utilizes knowledge of lean manufacturing to deliver process and/or procedure changes that improve employee safety and productivity, and generate positive business results

Education & Work Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or other technical program is required
  • Continuing vocational/technical education in manufacturing operations, chemistry, metal processing or similar is preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years experience with progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations, including leadership experience in final operations in metal finishing
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in production management, including leadership experience in paint, anodizing, or similar processing and supervision of medium- to large-sized teams of first-line supervisors and hourly production personnel
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing is preferred
Other Required Skills & Abilities
  • Documented success in executing chemical, shot peen, and NDT Nadcap audits, ISO audits, and/or AS9100 audits (preferred); demonstrated mastery of daily process controls including equipment calibration and documentation requirements to meet both customer and audit specifications

  • Responsible for scheduling pre-audits and overseeing completion of corrective actions and process improvements in pursuit of ongoing Nadcap accreditation requirements

  • Thorough understanding of nondestructive testing (Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection) including the qualifications for trainees, Level I and Level II personnel

  • Experienced and previously trained/certified in laboratory functions including salt spray, titrations for cleaner, etch, deoxidizer, chemical conversion coatings, and boric acid anodizing

  • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities to appropriately handle unexpected challenges

  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, securing employee and company records, and demonstrating integrity in communications and actions

  • Self-management skills including efficiency, sense of urgency, ability to adapt and respond to unexpected circumstances, and ability to juggle multiple projects, competing priorities, and meet concurrent deadlines

  • Leadership skills evidenced by talent selection, retention, and personnel development

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

Physical Requirements

  • Sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
  • Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas
  • Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds
  • Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders
  • Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
  • Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts or other messaging
  • Read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors
  • Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, and measurement instruments, and manually examine parts
  • Occasionally drive a motor vehicle; a valid Driver's license and evidence of insurability must be maintained

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a combination of locations including the office and the manufacturing shop environment where working conditions vary significantly; the use of mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include eye and hand protection, safety footwear, and hearing protection. Respiratory protection may be required.

The employee will be exposed to:

  • Excessive noise (regularly)
  • Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (regularly)
  • Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
  • Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, complex machining centers and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (occasionally)

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace. However, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accurus is an All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to learn about .

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Please note Accurus only accepts applications submitted via our online recruiting system. Individuals with disabilities who are unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at 918-221-0405. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as a result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.


Accurus is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accurus participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Accurus is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Accurus Aerospace Corporation via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Accurus Aerospace in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of Accurus Aerospace Corporation. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Accurus Aerospace Corporation.
Please note Accurus only accepts applications submitted via our online recruiting system. Individuals with disabilities who are unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at 918-438-3121. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as a result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.
All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing and passing a medical physical exam, drug screen, and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) or a credit report.
Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
Required Security Clearance
Confidential
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