Head of People

**Techno Aerospace** provides a broad array of solutions and products for the interiors of Business and VIP Aircraft, airline and cargo aircraft, as well as military and special mission aircraft. We serve the world's leading aircraft manufacturers and operators. We are not a typical engineering and manufacturing company. We have a fun, learning culture built on Lean Manufacturing principles. We love continuous improvement. We are a flat organization and are not about titles and position, but about teamwork and performance. We have a family feel to our culture. We want to significantly influence our markets, our people, and our communities.

**Techno Aerospace is different**. For us, our employees are so much more than a resource to accomplish business objectives. A core reason why we exist is to grow people. We are looking for a strategic and visionary leader to drive the company's people growth initiatives.

We are building a high-performance organization by using the cultural side of Lean Manufacturing principles.

This role can be performed by someone without HR experience, but with manufacturing management experience and a passion for developing teams and leaders.

We are looking for someone who can spearhead the development of Leaders who create a workplace environment such that Teammates feel accomplished as human beings and professionals, while they are committed to consistently doing their best to achieve the company objectives.

As a result of our culture, our leadership style, and the way we organize the work, we want our teammates to grown holistically in their analysis, communication, and overall work skills, while maintaining a healthy and safe workplace.

**Responsibilities**
- The Head of People and Culture will be responsible for developing and implementing a people and leadership growth strategy that aligns with the company’s overall business goals.
- The scope of responsibility will focus on the development of the teammates and leaders at our current 4 facilities in Miami, Tampa, and Dallas areas, and future locations.

Develop and implement a People Growth Strategy that touches all aspects of talent lifecycle, from talent acquisition to its development and performance management, following a systematic approach.
- Create and maintain a positive and high-performance culture that is aligned with the company's values, including defining KPIs for holistic people growth initiatives and their impact on the company

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field required. MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10-year background in processes developing culture and leadership.
- 5+ years experience managing teams in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of the HR regulatory environment is not a requirement
- Measurable track record of success in building and developing high-performing teams
- Experience and knowledge of leadership development tools and processes required.
- Proven strategic thinking skills a must.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others in a non-hierarchical setting required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Ability required to think creatively and design systems and processes in an environment where such structures do not exist currently is required.
- Prior experience working in ISO 9000 / AS 9100 environments preferred

**Compensation and working conditions.**
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Initial compensation and future progression will be commensurate to career background and education.
- Headquarters are located in North Miami. Travel to the other facilities will be required as necessary.

Work Location: Remote