Production Supervisor

Saab•West Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Saab continues to grow its state-of-the-art, advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team, to help build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force new military trainer, the T-7A Red Hawk. We are looking for a driven leader that is passionate about teamwork and creating value in our production operation. We are looking for a candidate to work closely with the Production Manager and other Production Supervisors to accomplish the goals set for the production team and overall organization.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of proven supervisory/ people leadership experience
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) is required
Proven ability to work effectively across departments, and align on goals
Ability to lead by example, to build positive and productive work relationships
Experience driving performance and behavioral accountability within work team
Availability to work a flexible/extended schedule as needed to meet customer timelines
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

AS or BS degree in Operations Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Aeronautics, or a related field is preferred but not required
experience in advanced manufacturing is a plus
Experience within the aerospace industry is strongly preferred
Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment is desirable
Experience using MES and ERP systems

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead daily air structure manufacturing operations
Clearly communicate and drive daily production goals
Report out on structural assembly operations
Ensure efficient daily operations of the advanced manufacturing operation
Consistently demonstrate and uphold our Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
Champion a positive and high-performance work culture
Mentor the team and provide training and coaching to improve performance
Drive employee accountability to established work processes and work rules
Empower work teams to align to production KPI’s and overall business goals
Facilitate the recruiting, selection, and training of new team members for their area
Monitor work quality to consistently deliver exceptional customer service
Demonstrate an understanding of the company policies and local work rules, including safety, quality and FOD prevention
Adhere to the Saab 6S program and maintain a clean environment at all times
Communicate and collaborate effectively with management, team members and support roles
Implement continuous improvement action plans
Oversee and approve work hours for production team on a daily and weekly basis
Other tasks as assigned by Manager