Production Line Manager

HEICO • Miramar, FL

280d

About The Position

Sunshine Avionics LLC, located in Miramar, Florida, is a leading provider of the highest quality MRO services for advanced avionic component repairs, and is also a HEICO Avionics company. Sunshine Avionics' significant investments in automatic test equipment (ATE), combined with a talented team of hands-on engineers, has resulted in efficient and reliable repairs with significantly reduced turn times. Sunshine Avionics leads the industry by providing the most innovative cost saving solutions available in the marketplace and a commitment to outstanding customer service and reliability. These characteristics, along with the HEICO promise of unparalleled quality, are the key ingredients to Sunshine Avionics' continued success. “Sunshine Avionics - Forward Thinking Engineered Solutions”

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S. in Engineering) from four-year College or university preferred; 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Component Maintenance Manuals, safety rules, operating / maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to create and manage KPI's measuring performance of departments objectives.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to use basic shop math.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, strict attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize as necessary.
• Ability to lead, coach, mentor and motivate a team.
• Ability to effectively instruct team on technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise production department, while establishing and coordinating the production schedules in an Aerospace electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ensure the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within the department.
• Ensure that the team has all the necessary tools, resources, and skills to accomplish daily tasks, as assigned.
• Assist manufacturing and sales personnel to understand technical information and requirements, testing procedures, and shop capabilities.
• Develop training materials and provide on-the-job training; maintain training logs for personnel.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, and sales to understand and implement regulatory compliance requirements such as FAA, EASA, CASE and interfaces with FAA Manufacturing/Flight Safety/Aircraft Certification offices.
• Analyze sales forecasts to determine short- and medium-term requirements for production resources (people, materials, equipment, and subcontractors).
• Plan and direct department activities by establishing priorities and sequences of operations for effectiveness, costs and ensuring customer service.
• Coordinate preparation of production schedules and material orders.
• Monitor and adjust schedule to respond to market/production requirements and optimize costs.
• Identify the causes of product losses and take corrective action.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot issues on production-line equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and purchasing teams on preventive maintenance for production line equipment.
• Ensure that all Customer Orders are on time, and all requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree