Business Leader ​ (F/M/N)

XEOS is a modern MRO service center that plays a key role in the global network of aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul. We work to sustainably extend engine life cycles and improve processes by eliminating waste and creating real value for the aviation industry.

At XEOS, we focus on collaboration, responsibility, and openness. Mutual inspiration, trust, and belief in what we create together are the values that shape our everyday work and the team atmosphere.

By joining us, you become part of a team that combines advanced technology with a partnership-driven approach and a real impact on the future of aviation.

Job description

• Point of escalation for SQDC while ensuring compliance standards are met within business unit by all team members.
• Safety: Strategically planning safety initiatives and Continuous Improvement on safety framework. Drive temporary and permanent countermeasures through cross-functional collaboration with a high level of urgency.
• Quality: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine business unit quality metrics. Accountable for quality metrics by engaging and coaching shop floor. Responsible for driving the reduction in cost of poor quality.
• Delivery: Determine strategic vision based on customer demand to ensure soft and hard capacity requirements are in place for the next 1-3 years including new product introductions. Monitor and measure delivery performance through daily management, identify opportunity for improvement to meet on-time delivery targets. Responsible for maintaining readiness, technical ability, and regulatory requirements to ensure delivery within business unit. collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine business unit delivery metrics. Accountable for delivery metrics by proactively engaging and coaching shop floor.
• Cost: Develop and drive strategy for reduction in operational expense through productivity and effective inventory management.
• FLIGHT DECK: Respect for people. Drive continuous improvement through problem solving continuum and ensuring a robust Kaizen funnel for Business Unit and collaborate with site Lean Leadership.
• Performance and People Leadership: Partnering with HR and Site Leader to make strategic recommendations for talent, headcount, and org structure. Expected to drive employee engagement and culture to positively impact a diverse and inclusive workforce, maximize retention.
• Financial: Partnering with Finance Leader and Plant Leader to create and ensure annual budget is met through effective management of capital expenditure and operational expenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a technical degree is preferred.
• Several years of experience in a leadership or managerial role within a manufacturing, operations, or industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing business performance based on SQDC metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, delivery performance, and cost control within an operational environment.
• Experience in driving Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement / Kaizen / Problem Solving initiatives.
• Ability to define, track, and improve key operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, employee development, coaching, and engagement building.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with teams across Operations, Quality, HR, Finance, Lean, and Compliance.
• Experience in capacity and resource planning in the short and medium term; long-term planning and new product introduction experience is an advantage.
• Ability to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Experience managing operating costs, budgets, productivity, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with daily management practices and a continuous improvement culture.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.

We offer

• Stable employment based on a permanent employment contract.
• Flexible work organization, with the possibility of remote work depending on the specifics of the department.
• A collaborative team, supporting efficient communication and effectiveness.
• An environment open to improvements.
• A positive work atmosphere and regular team-building initiatives.
• Modern tools and a comfortable office that facilitate daily work.
• An attractive benefits package: private medical care (LuxMed), Multisport, Multilife, Generali group insurance, and access to the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS).