Aerospace Manufacturing - Production Supervisor

Jetaire Group is a full-service avionics and aircraft engineering firm providing high-quality services to clients in the aviation and aerospace industries.

 

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.

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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.

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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.

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Jetaire Group Also Offers:

• Paid Time Off

• 8 Federal Paid Holidays, plus 2 Floating Holidays per year for full-time employees

• Insurance (Health, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Short & long term disability, Life insurance, Flex spending accounts and more!)

• 401K

• Direct Deposit

• Potential domestic and international travel