Factory Manager

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, the Factory Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation in a portion of the Hunt Valley, MD production factory. Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s Electronic Systems Domain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field preferred
Typically requires 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent education or experience to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the job duties
Action oriented and quickly resolving difficult problems
Able to creatively achieve mission objectives while maintain compliance and the highest standards of quality
Ability to analyze complex specifications, drawings, procedures, and schematics.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
Able to work autonomously, with limited direction
Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Excellent organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in Oracle is desired.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the assembly team, with resolving the most complex issues involving the manufacturing process
Provide leadership to ensure safe work areas, environments, practices, and behaviors
Manage product through all stages of assembly and test, through delivery to customer
Manage resources to optimize productivity and cost effectiveness
Ensure compliance and execution associated with the Quality Management Systems
Plans, organizes and assigns the workflow of the team and ensures that safety and quality standards are met and production schedules are achieved following Manufacturing / Quality established methods
Represents assigned factory areas at program operations meetings
Instructs assigned personnel on processes, policies and procedures and coordinates with staff and designated support groups to resolve problems
Plans, organizes, and makes work assignments consistent with job classifications and employee ability
Responsible for staffing of department to meet program needs, and the assessment and development of skills and certifications to meet demand requirements
Interacts with other Managers and Planners to support program priorities
Recommends and justifies capital equipment and tooling expenses required to meet departmental and program needs
Performs administrative tasks including writing employee performance evaluations, analyzing training needs, and monitoring standard work practices in production