Performance Leader, 2nd shift

Moog Inc.•Torrance, CA

1d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog Military Aircraft Group is seeking an onsite Performance Leader for its Assembly and Test production area in Torrance, California. The role works the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., on the site's 9/80 schedule, and reports to the Manager, Process. The leader supervises production activities and uses data to support team performance. Moog's Military Aircraft Group designs and integrates flight control actuation systems for military aircraft. The Performance Leader sets and measures short- and long-term team objectives aligned with organizational strategy, leads and develops team members, and coordinates support groups to meet area objectives. The role oversees personnel and equipment utilization, manufacturing schedules, delivery commitments, employee relations and performance management, safety and housekeeping, time reporting, and workload-to-capacity decisions. Within the Lean Operations Organization, the role also supports tier meetings and process adherence and metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience, plus 6 years of directly related production-environment experience and previous supervision or team lead experience; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience, plus 10 years of directly related production-environment experience and previous supervision or team lead experience.
Knowledge of functional manufacturing responsibilities and supporting departments, including Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Tooling Services, and Material.
Demonstrated leadership skills, good judgment, organization, and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to define and prioritize goals and objectives, such as reducing inventory and shortening lead times.
Ability to build and maintain teamwork within departments and with supporting departments, suppliers, and customers.
People leadership experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Data-driven approach.
Experience in manufacturing and the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

Identify, implement, and measure short- and long-term team objectives aligned with the organizational strategic plan.
Motivate and lead team members and coordinate support groups to accomplish area objectives.
Execute standard work and established processes to promote efficient use of personnel and equipment, productivity, cost control, and delivery performance.
Hire external talent and evaluate team personnel for performance management and talent development.
Manage employee relations issues, counseling, discipline, and performance feedback.
Create team goals.
Provide technical assistance, instruction, training, development, and motivation to maintain an effective work group.
Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions to support an acceptable work environment and reduce injuries and lost time.
Ensure accurate employee time reporting and administer personnel policies fairly and consistently.
Compare available workload with department capacity and make decisions to match load with capacity where possible.
Execute Tier I meetings and participate in or support Tier II meetings.
Ensure process adherence and manage functional process metrics and targets at Tier I and Tier II.