Maintenance Branch Supervisor III

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

4d•$142,500 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Branch Supervisor III serves as the senior supervisor of a technically focused work unit/section and is responsible for the organization, tasking, prioritization, and supervision of all personnel within the section. Employee leads the section, directs, and administers the programs of a technical and administrative nature to accomplish the functional task and overall development of the section. This position manages the JT4 Department 6600 Maintenance Branch; the sections included within this branch include the Site Support Sections located at the Air Dominance, Joint Strike Fighter, Birk Flight Test Facility, 412 Maintenance Group, B-21, and Range locations. Current staffing approximately 80.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent formal academic, military, or technical training and related experience, or 15 years of experience in a related field and five years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role are required for this position.
In-depth working knowledge of related career fields such as technical trades or scientific and engineering professions
In-depth knowledge of the principles of advanced management obtained through formal or self-study
Understanding of the operational philosophy and business nature of the company
Familiarity with computer-based management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning/organizational skills
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Establish technical and procedural guidelines to meet the needs of the work unit/section in accordance with company and customer requirements
Manage the technical performance of work assigned to the section
Interview job candidates and make decisions or recommend personnel actions such as hiring, discipline, and termination
Maintain current operational status information and assessments on projects, budgets, and development plans
Evaluate and make adjustments in procedures or re-assign priorities to projects/tasks, as needed, to keep activities on schedule and within budgetary limits
Oversee and monitor unit compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) and process improvement goals and standards
Ensure appropriate training is provided to unit personnel to promote continuous improvement of services to the customer
Interact and coordinate with the customer on a personal basis, as required, to ensure all customer requirements or agreements are being met
Periodically evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors and scientific or technical professionals
Act as the primary JT4 point of contact for the Department 6600 Maintenance Branch.
Assist in establishing technical, administrative, and procedural guidelines to meet the needs of the Department 6600 Maintenance branch in accordance with company and customer requirements.
Provide feedback, updates, estimates, and performance reports to the department manager, financial analyst, and other administrative staff.
Encourage skills development and maximize cross utilization across the Branch, Department, and Annex.
Establish and cultivate an innovative work environment where cost savings, avoidances and efficiencies are actively realized.
Mentor section employees and section supervisors and develop career progression plans for the various job titles.
Perform Chief of Maintenance duties to include review and approval of preventative maintenance work procedures, lock out tagout procedures and other procedures as required.
Perform periodic over-the-shoulder audits to validate work and safety procedures.
Initiate and coordinate branch-level team building activities.
Manage projects or parts of complex projects with limited to no instruction on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared.
Prepare reports, correspondence, or statements of work.
Prepares, delivers, and submits performance evaluation and other technical presentations.
Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels; may act as liaison for support activities and working groups.
Supervise the performance of work performed by employees and supervisors assigned to the branch
Set employee work schedules and accounts for time worked by section employees.
Contribute to the development of operations/expense budgets for the branch and control costs and resources accordingly.
Develop and maintain a safety culture compliant with all JT4 and Air Force requirements.
Act as department manager’s delegate when necessary.
Perform a variety of supervisory tasks and any other position-related duties as assigned or requested.