Production Supervisor (84261)

Responsibilities

• Assure that all operations are being done in a safe manner and all safety equipment is working properly.
• Know how the equipment in the department works and how to identify malfunctions. Notify Engineering if there’s a problem with any of the equipment.
• Have proficient knowledge in company ERP system (SAP).
• Know and practice safety drills – evacuations, fires, earthquakes and others.
• Oversee the Lead staff and aid them when they’re not performing their functions adequately.
• Assign and coordinate the work through the assigned production area.
• Assure proper staffing levels are maintained to meet production goals and administer personnel policies and procedures for assigned staff.
• Monitor the performance of the department in term of labor and system transactions.
• Foster a motivating environment to keep the crew in line to meet performance objectives.
• Issue corrective action or performance improvement plans as necessary.
• Partner with leads to evaluate the crew for future opportunities (promotions, etc.) and offer opportunities for developmental training to those who are meeting performance objectives.
• Maintain the crews training progress, assess individual training needs, and communicate needs to HR.
• Communicate with other departments as necessary for the performance of the department.
• Coordinate with Planning on the upcoming production schedule.
• Assist, as necessary, the Leads to meet the schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Preferably with experience in a supervisory role in the aerospace (commercial or defense) industry.
• Fabrication assembly experience in a manufacturing environment; knowledge with composite materials is preferred.
• Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma, 5S best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective and proper communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proven Technical aptitude.