Develops a world-class operations organization by providing training, coaching, and counseling, and top grading as appropriate
Confirms that resources are utilized effectively and drives improvements through Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate bottlenecks while improving efficiency
Ensure general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company requirements
Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
Tracks operations hours to budget and ensures proper staffing levels
Ensures cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management and Supply Chain to resolve issues impacting Production
Any other duties assigned, and further responsibilities as directed.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years’ Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience, ideally in aerospace manufacturing, specifically focused on advanced composite materials
Skills
Solid experience in production engineering, production management, or related activity, ideally in advanced composites
Experience with and advanced training in Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques with significant exposure to kanban managed supply chain
Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications
Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
Knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, machining, and mechanical assembly.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Computer proficient, including Microsoft Windows software application as well as basic understanding of Microsoft project.
Position will require interfacing and presenting to both internal and external (customers) parties
Benefits: At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
