Performance Leader - Receiving Inspection - 1st Shift

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

10d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Leader for Receiving Inspection oversees three shifts of operational responsibility for the Mechanical and Electronics teams in the Receiving Inspection area. The role is accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and directly supervises 10–20 Inspectors, a Material Handler Inspector, and a RI Tech Ops Coordinator. Responsibilities include capacity planning, staffing, hiring, training and development, talent and performance management, and continuous improvement. Performance Leaders help ensure the inspection workforce can meet current customer needs and prepare for future challenges. They collaborate with PEs, QEs, SQEs, and Value Stream Organizations to ensure inspection teams and processes operate as expected and align with site strategic and tactical objectives. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York, and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and three years of related experience in inspection methodology/manufacturing practices, plus previous supervision or team-lead experience; alternatively, an associate degree in a related discipline and five years of related experience in inspection methodology/manufacturing practices, plus previous supervision or team-lead experience. Lean Leader experience may be considered equivalent.
Working understanding of inspection and manufacturing responsibilities and of supporting departments, including Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Inspection Services, and Logistics Material Handling.

Responsibilities

Lead daily inspection-team activities and foster a safe, positive, and productive work environment through real-time coaching, problem resolution, floor presence, and consistent communication about policies, priorities, business performance, and site objectives.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to provide performance feedback, support career development, build technical and professional skills, and assess engagement and team morale.
Manage workforce planning, including staffing, scheduling, cross-training, recruiting, onboarding, and retention; identify resource and training gaps and plan for current and future operational needs.
Conduct daily Gemba walks to monitor adherence to Inspection Core Processes and resolve issues involving safety, quality, 5S/FOD compliance, and work-in-process management.
Identify and address operational risks by monitoring safety, quality, and workflow challenges and coordinating with cross-functional teams on mitigation strategies.
Facilitate effective daily Tier 1 meetings, drive issue escalation and resolution, and participate in Tier 2 and Tier 3 discussions as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence through site projects, Lean leadership activities, Value Stream Improvement Plans (VSIP), A3 problem-solving, and other business improvement initiatives.
Oversee operational responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost across the Mechanical and Electronics Receiving Inspection teams and three shifts.