Ensure safety guidelines and company safety policies are being followed
Consistently acts in accordance with business professionalism principles including during business hours, at company events, meetings, off-site meetings, audits, etc.
Consistently provides professional business communications to internal and external customers, staff, peers and company leadership
Team Development and Leadership
Guide, coach and mentor direct reports ensuring those in supervisor/manager/lead roles provide proper support and guidance to their direct reports
Ensure direct reports are carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws with the guidance of HR; including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Foster a culture of collaboration and team work to staff at all levels
Provide clear communication and direction to staff at all levels
Financial Management
Monitor overtime to ensure utilization is necessary
Monitor and minimize shop down time
Monitoring and Reviewing scrap and implement RCCA to reduce/eliminate
Reduce/eliminate equipment repair costs by ensuring preventative measures are in place and being executed
Continuous Improvement
Lead change management initiative to adapt to evolving industry standards
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies
Has authority to stop any production order for quality concerns
Ensure all employees wear appropriate PPE in designated areas as required
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities
Team oriented with strong leadership and coaching skills
Detail oriented with meticulous work habits and strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical documents
Willingness to apply hands-on approach in supporting customer activities and to step in when needed, not just observe
Strong ability to set priorities, solve problems, and be resourceful when under pressure
Comfort and experience interfacing with various levels of staff and management while working in a fast-paced environment
Must demonstrate a sense of urgency and dedication to supporting customer requirements
Quality orientated, must understand requirements of AS9102
Preferred Education/Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or Five years supervision experience in aerospace manufacturing background or equivalent.; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication processes.
Previous experience in production environment leadership role required.
Previous computer use required
MRP or ERP system experience preferred
Aviation background preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
