Director of Machining

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE INC•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, adherence to policies, and meeting operational and departmental objectives at assigned sites, including Quality, Production Control, and Operations. The Director manages and leads Supervisors, coaches and mentors the team to meet performance objectives, builds positive employee relations, and develops bench strength. The role supports safe and effective operations by maintaining company and department policies, participating in safety activities, overseeing training and certifications, coordinating daily production work, and supporting process improvement. It also includes providing input on employee performance, helping maintain equipment and resources, and assuming supervisory or management duties when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of experience in a fabrication or machining manufacturing environment.
1–3 years of experience in a leadership role.
Proficiency in advanced manufacturing, deburr, 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 at all organizational levels.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office, Word, and Excel.
Proficiency in running reports from MRP and quality databases.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Know and follow general company, corporate, and department policies and procedures.
Lead by example and demonstrate strong workmanship practices with a focus on employee safety.
Actively participate in the Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team.
Monitor and maintain company policies and procedures within assigned work centers.
Champion assigned root cause analysis and rework requirements.
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.
Communicate and cooperate 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 planning and scheduling work centers to meet daily production goals and priorities.
Provide accurate, updated clarifications to manufacturing documents, routers, drawings, and work instructions.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized 6S working environment in areas of responsibility.
Assist with maintaining 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 and assume the role of a supervisor or manager during their absence.
Maintain an acceptable safety and attendance record; work overtime when required.
Report to work on time, follow instructions from the site General Manager, interact well with coworkers, and follow work rules and procedures.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.