Production Supervisor

Safran Group • Everett, WA

119d

About The Position

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ('NAT'), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers. The Production Supervisor partners with the production manager to lead, teach, coach and mentor operations personnel. This role leads 2 - 10 employees in the production process.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of effective production Department planning, policies, and procedures.
• Assists Production Manager in developing short and long term goals and objectives and provides suggestions and recommendations.
• Participates in developing Department policies and procedures and ensures that they support and complement Company-wide strategic objectives.
• Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies. Ensures that policies are updated and in accordance with evolving production and quality standards.
• Assumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of Production functions.
• Build, Fabricate and Repair parts. Build first article and initial production runs of highest complexity parts.
• Oversees production and assembly processes. Supervises assembly, inspection, and shipment of products.
• Monitors and supervises production quality, and inspection of products. Identifies problems and resolves them quickly and effectively.
• Regulates work flow to ensure maximum production capacity. Monitors the floor production schedule to ensure that products are completed according to deadlines.
• Ensures that Production functions are completed in accordance with established production, safety, and quality standards.
• Effectively supervises assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance.
• Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.
• Directs and assigns personnel. Provides assistance and support as needed.
• Trains, advises, and counsels employees on current production methods. Provides suggestions to improve performance and productivity.
• Provides input on personnel decisions, performance appraisals.
• Effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management.
• Provides input and feedback to implement changes and revisions in operational procedures and improve DFMA.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Supports feedback into Make/Buy decisions.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees