Senior Production Supervisor

RTX•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Production Supervisor for our EPP Busch site in Jacksonville, FL. The Senior Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of shop floor personnel and overseeing work cell team leaders. This role involves establishing and maintaining continuous improvement initiatives while setting daily operational goals for the work cell. The Supervisor will monitor cell productivity, guide the scheduling and sequencing of work, and promote innovation in production to optimize overall efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, hands-on leader who demonstrates effective leadership behaviors such as collaboration, communication, courage, customer focus, talent development, results-driven performance, trust-building, and strategic vision. They should thrive in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment and be passionate about enhancing performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. The submarine and surface ships within this video highlight the products we have designed and now build in Jacksonville. https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/submarines-and-surface-ships

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience with performance management, mentoring and/or leading cross-functional teams.
Leadership experience such as people management, conflict resolution, or policy compliance.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

New product introduction experience
PFMEA process experience
Crane and rigging experience
Standard work usage experience
Six Sigma Green belt or equivalent
Oversight of employee development through training
Experience working in Aerospace or other manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Directly manage a team of production technicians, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring that all team members are adequately staffed and trained to meet operational demands.
Cultivate a robust safety culture within the work cells, facilitating ergonomic assessments and hazard analyses to proactively eliminate or reduce safety risks.
Oversee the quality, safety, scheduling, culture, and overall performance of the work cells, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, practices, and procedures.
Support Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action initiatives, alongside PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) efforts, to mitigate operational risks and enhance product quality.
Implement and enforce 5S practices to maintain organization and cleanliness in work cells, contributing to a more efficient work environment.
Lead Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings, providing updates to Value Stream management team during daily Tier 3 meetings.
Enhance work area effectiveness through daily Real-Time Problem Resolution (RTPR), collaborating with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Planners to resolve operational challenges.
Coordinate materials and logistics activities to ensure that materials are consistently available, enabling smooth operations and achieving On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics.
Maintain open communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for production activities.
Manage, mentor, and develop production employees; provide coaching, resolve conflicts and conduct comprehensive performance evaluations.
Perform Tier activities and report directly to the Operations Manager, ensuring that all operational metrics and activities are accurately communicated and documented.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages are pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!