Manufacturing Cell Leader - Aerospace and Defense Industry!

C/A Design Inc.•Exeter, NH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

C/A Design, Inc., part of the Heico Companies, is a leader in the Brazing industry, providing custom engineered cooling solutions. With a new state-of-the-art facility in Exeter, New Hampshire, the company is focused on high precision manufacturing for the aerospace and defense industry, with a mission to protect the Warfighter. This role is crucial for leading a manufacturing cell within this advanced facility.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of varied engineering and/or manufacturing leadership experience in a complex manufacturing organization.
Previous supervisory experience with direct labor reports is required.
Proven track record of delivering cost reductions, efficiency gains, and waste elimination using problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN).
Ability to effectively assign and delegate tasks and influence team performance is required.
Proficiency using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for communication, data collection, analysis, and presentation is required.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas simply and effectively is required.
A safety focused mindset and the ability to influence a work-safe culture.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Associates level degree in a science major is preferred.
Knowledge of CNC programming & machinery along with familiarity with brazing technologies is a plus.
Experience with operational metrics (key performance indicators) and employee performance / talent management is desired.
Previous experience using an ERP system (Oracle, SAP, Infor, ECI Jobboss / E2) is highly desired.
Experience with TPS lean-management principles including lean daily management, machine setup reduction, manufacturing process-flow, visual shop-floor management, and continuous improvement is highly desired.
Understanding of ASME Y14.5 drawing interpretation is highly desired.
Experience working within an AS9100 aerospace and defense is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Strive toward a culture of proactive safety.
Build a culture of integrity and openness, exemplifying the highest standard of conduct and ethical behavior.
Ensure the on-time delivery of machined parts and post-brazed assemblies from the CNC machining department.
Maximize labor efficiency, labor effectiveness, and machine utilization through effective work assignments and scheduling.
Gain a thorough understanding of equipment, processes, capabilities, and constraints within the assigned area, and make decisions to eliminate constraints and exploit opportunities.
Ensure employees follow company policies and procedures regarding manufacturing, quality, safety, and 5s standards.
Perform administrative supervisory tasks including weekly payroll approvals, scheduling employee time-off, designing individual goals, and completing annual evaluations.
Maintain a daily understanding of job statuses for key customer orders within the department and estimated completion times.
Communicate and escalate maintenance, manufacturing process, and component quality issues to the appropriate departments for problem-solving.
Support and empower assigned employees, providing guidance on leadership and personnel performance to maximize individual and departmental performance.
Facilitate, organize, and support lean daily management initiatives to track and report performance across personnel, output, safety, quality, and maintenance.
Address and escalate production, equipment, and personnel-related issues as necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Education reimbursement program for professional development
Climate-controlled facility
Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
Complimentary coffee and refreshments
Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization