Production Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing manufacturing staff, maintaining work flow, ensuring equipment operation, maintaining safe and clean work environment, and resolving personnel problems. Candidates should have 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with aerospace and defense experience preferred, and 3+ years of experience using Lean Manufacturing Principles. A working knowledge of Quantum Control Software is a plus. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, ethical standards, and the ability to adapt to change are essential. The ideal candidate should also be Six Sigma Lean certified and proficient in MRP/ERP, Microsoft Office, and effective communication.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.

• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) and organization’s standards.

• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.

• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change.

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Maintains inventory of both material that needs to be ordered as well as completed manufactured products.   

• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with Aerospace and Defense experience preferred 

• 3+ years of experience using Lean Manufacturing Principles

• Working knowledge of Quantum Control Software a plus.

• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles

• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment.

• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

• Builds bridges and connections. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is widely trusted; is a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes. Follows through on commitments.

• Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.

• Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results. Versatility, flexibility and a wiliness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media

• Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs workflows and procedures. Presents numerical data effectively.

• Advanced knowledge of MRP / ERP, Access, Word, Excel, Power Point, and other applicable tools.

• Six Sigma Lean certified.

• 100% COVID 19 vaccinated required.

Submit resumes to recruiting@jetairegroup.com with your full name, resource and position desired in the subject line.

Jetaire Flight Systems, LLC is an industry leader in technical solutions that answer the aviation industry’s complex requirements for safety, endurance and proficiency. As an industry leader in complete avionics and electrical systems solutions, Jetaire provides high reliability electronic and hardware systems support for critical functions where durability and peak performance are vital.

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