Production Supervisor- E&T

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor will actively lead a designated portion on the manufacturing organization to ensure that products produced meet all TA Aerospace as well as customer requirements in the areas of performance and quality. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will ensure that products are manufactured within budget and on schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and sustain effective processes to ensure maximum utilization of material and people resources
• Apply continuous improvement techniques in all areas
• Develop a responsive manufacturing organization with clearly defined authority, responsibility, and goals
• Implement and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with engineering specifications
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product design for manufacturability
• Ensure that departmental performance metrics are posted/displayed, assessments are conducted, and visual management systems are maintained
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to standardize work instructions, processes and improve tooling and equipment adequacy. Identify and introduce capital equipment to improve direct labor efficiency and overall Return of Investment (ROI)
• Assist with establishment of annual department operating budget and monitor monthly budget performance
• Support established company quality objectives and monitor the workplace for compliance with safety requirements and practices
• Assist in attracting, hiring, developing, mentoring, and motivating all personnel required to implement the product group's manufacturing plans, programs and strategies
• Perform regularly scheduled performance appraisals, skills certifications, and provide real-time performance feedback
• Collaborate closely with other production managers & functions including Quality, HR, Finance, EH&S, Customer Service/Contracts, Design Engineering and R&D
• Champion and support a continuous Improvement Philosophy with hands-on involvement and reinforcement
• Provide mentoring and training to staff. Identify departmental training requirements and coordinate with Human Resources to provide necessary education for skills enhancement and job enrichment
• Achieve and maintain open communication between employees and management and provide support to all levels of employees

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team leader with ability to lead and sustain improvement activities
• Preferred experience in mold manufacturing, design and optimization
• Strong leadership skills - effective in motivating and directing a team for positive results
• Strong knowledge of ERP (preferred), automated scheduling systems and software programs including Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of/experience with manufacturing support functions such as Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, or Materiel
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong business acumen and customer interaction experience
• Strong philosophic knowledge of and direct participation in Enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement Activities
• Strong organizational, communication, planning and presentation skills

Education/Previous Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
• 1-2 years operations experience required, preferably in an Aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience in a union environment preferred
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Benefits

Benefits include 8 health plan options, dental, life and supplemental insurance, and 401(k) with employer match.

This position requires 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 US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C

TA Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.