Performance Leader - 2nd shift

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

1d•$85,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Industrial Group develops custom hydraulic and electromechanical precision motion control solutions for markets including flight simulation and oil and gas exploration. The Performance Leader leads a group of skilled assembly and test technicians and/or machinists across operational areas such as the Machine Shop and Assembly & Test Departments, with responsibility for delivering quality products on time. The role is part of the Manufacturing Management career ladder and reports to the Production Manager. This onsite position is based in East Aurora, New York, and works on second shift, with a 10% shift differential. The Performance Leader identifies, implements, and measures short-term department objectives aligned with the company’s strategic plan; leads and motivates team members; coordinates support groups; and works with the Production Manager on lean and other improvement initiatives to improve profitability, productivity, and capacity while reducing internal costs, lead times, and inventory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience, plus five years of directly related production experience with prior leadership responsibilities; or an associate’s degree in a related discipline plus ten years of directly related production experience with leadership responsibilities.
Working knowledge of functional manufacturing activities and supporting departments.
Demonstrated leadership capability, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.
Ability to define and prioritize operational goals.
Proven ability to build strong teamwork within the department and across supporting functions.
Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

Assure maximum utilization and efficiency of personnel and equipment to meet manufacturing schedules and delivery commitments at the least possible cost.
Exercise self-initiative and sound judgment while working effectively with minimal oversight.
Evaluate department personnel for probationary employee reports, job postings, and expectation conversations; assist employees with goal and expectation setting.
Provide technical assistance and instruction, and train, develop, motivate, and counsel subordinates.
Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions; inspect work areas daily for unsafe conditions, equipment breakdown, and untidiness.
Maintain accurate production records, employee time reports, attendance records, and overtime equalization reports.
Administer personnel policies fairly and consistently and support positive company-employee relations.
Address employee relations issues before they become major challenges.
Account for deviant parts by issuing Material Scrap Notices and Material Disposition Reports, and suggest more efficient manufacturing methods.
Investigate variances from production standards and initiate appropriate changes to optimize production performance.
Identify, implement, and measure short-term department objectives aligned with the company strategic plan.
Coordinate support groups and work with the Production Manager on lean and other improvement activities.