Position Summary: To direct all aspects of the assembly line in a manner that insures the production process, quality and final product meet FAA and other approved specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:
- Oversee and supervise the Production department activities while supporting Leads in the daily tasks.
- Manage the payroll and timesheets for all the non-exempt employees as needed.
- Manage shopfloor boards data including the production schedule and any other source of performance/info charts related to the production department.
- Coordinates with Engineering to ensure Engineering issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Coordinates with production planning to ensure that control sheets are received according to the production plan. Review for accuracy and advise planning if changes are needed
- Coordinates with Logistics and Purchasing to ensure that material flow is constant
- Coordinate inspection flow with the QA department to ensure an efficient and timely line movement.
- Follow up with the Line DPU’s and support in corrective actions. Also, look after unresolved quality criteria issues and coordinate for resolution.
- Coordinate with other supervisors and line leads the movements of employees when needed.
- Coordinate interdepartmental meetings to mitigate issues and make sure the assigned actions are on track.
- Analyze assembly performance, training, efficiency and attendance.
- Follow up with open MRB’s and contact the respective department for a timely handling of it.
- Attend to departmental meetings and moderate as needed.
- Audit Line processes and provide guidance to maintain the compliance.
- Evaluate operator performance daily and make recommendations for improvement to the Production Manager
- Coach employees as needed and perform 1 on 1’s.
- Evaluate subordinates and keep records of performance.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and disciplining assembly operators in coordination with the Production Manager and Human Resources.
- Support line leads in the daily operational challenges.
- Participate in process improvements projects and promote the continuous improvement approach on the Lines and with your subordinates.
- Initiate and manage corrective actions for line issues (5 why’s, problem solving process, etc.)
- Support Lean and 5S initiatives
- Ensure company guidelines and safety policies are followed
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Requirements
- <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Education/Experience:</strong></p><p><em>Education:</em></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Admin, Manufacturing or in related field preferred; or 4+ years of Production/ Assembly experience</li><li>5-7 years related experience with a combination of associate's degree education in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEMs) related fields.</li></ul><p><em>Experience:</em></p><ul><li>Must be able to read, write and interpret technical drawings and instructions</li><li>Experience with PC’s and associated software</li><li>Knowledge of assembly procedures required; seat assembly preferred</li><li>Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks</li><li>Ability to solve problems with little or no guidance</li><li>Ability to organize teams to effectively accomplish organizational goals</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Must be able to work a flexible schedule</li></ul><p><br /></p>