Loop Leader

Moog•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Our Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Loop Leader to support Aircraft Production programs within the Linear Hydraulic Actuator (LHA1) value stream, which includes the V-22 program, Fit & Null and Paint Shop. In this role, you’ll be a key operational leader, helping ensure reliable execution, continuous improvement, and value delivery to our customers. You will report to the Process Manager and work onsite in East Aurora, NY.

Requirements

10+ years of experience working in or supporting Manufacturing Operations or Process Development/Improvement OR 2-year accredited technical degree plus 5 years of relevant manufacturing or process improvement experience OR 4-year Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant manufacturing or process improvement experience
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Demonstrated lean problem-solving experience using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and similar methods
Experience developing and implementing Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
Willingness to periodically work additional hours to support program goals and production demand

Responsibilities

Sustain and support daily manufacturing operations
Monitor and analyze daily production data (e.g., indented/waterfall parts outlook, line of balance, RUR status)
Review A&T capacity, past-due items, and expediting needs
Manage critical parts and support production issues related to tooling, work orders, and job prioritization
Participate in Tiered Management and conduct daily Gemba walks
Facilitate cross-functional teams to resolve issues and remove roadblocks
Lead root cause analyses and implement effective countermeasures
Communicate clearly and influence across functions to drive alignment and results
Develop, implement, and sustain Standard Work practices and instructions
Drive Lean Daily Management focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Identify, reduce, and eliminate waste across operations
Improve production procedures to increase efficiency and consistency
Build and apply metrics to guide decision-making and performance improvement
Foster a strong continuous improvement and Lean mindset
Maintain a clear focus on delivering value to the customer through reliable execution and ongoing improvement

Benefits

great compensation package
annual profit sharing
matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development
personal growth programs
Inclusive culture rooted in our values
Employee Resource Groups
team-building activities