Director of Machining

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Director of Machining reports to the site General Manager and serves as the primary leader for Machining, Deburr, and Maintenance. The role is responsible for people development, policy adherence, and meeting operational and departmental objectives at assigned sites, including Quality, Production Control, and Operations. The Director leads and develops a team of Supervisors, supports employee relations, and builds bench strength within the site. The position oversees day-to-day team assignments, training, production priorities, workplace safety, process improvement, and the upkeep of manufacturing documentation and work areas. The Director may support or assume supervisory or managerial duties during an absence and may be required to work overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of experience in a fabrication or machining manufacturing environment.
1–3 years of leadership experience.
Proficiency in advanced manufacturing, deburring, and maintenance, including general inspection and troubleshooting of processes and procedures.
Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and work-instruction specifications.
Advanced mechanical background and strong knowledge of historical and current assemblies and manufacturing practices.
Excellent communication and team-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office, Word, and Excel, and proficiency running reports from MRP and quality databases.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Know and follow general company, corporate, and department policies and procedures.
Lead by example, demonstrate sound workmanship, and emphasize employee safety.
Participate actively in the Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team.
Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures within assigned work centers.
Lead root cause analysis and rework requirements assigned to the site.
Remind team members of company policies, procedures, and proper conduct.
Monitor and mentor team members’ training requirements and certifications.
Participate in interviews and facilitate the 30/60/90-day training program for new team members.
Coordinate with Team Leads to facilitate process improvement ideas.
Promote and assign cross-training opportunities.
Assign daily tasks and responsibilities to meet production goals.
Assist with work-center planning and scheduling to meet daily production goals and priorities.
Keep manufacturing documents, routers, drawings, and work instructions accurate and clarified.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized 6S working environment in areas of responsibility.
Help maintain work-center equipment calibrations, inventories, material resources, and shop supplies.
Provide input on team members for performance reviews, evaluations, and retraining requirements.
Open and securely close the facility during off-hours or days when needed.
Support or assume the supervisor or manager role during their absence.
Maintain an acceptable safety and attendance record, report to work on time, follow instructions and work rules, and interact well with coworkers.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.