Supervisor, Manufacturing

Pursuit Aerospace•Manchester, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor will oversee manufacturing operations for a precision machining facility. Supervise and plan work for assigned employees in order to optimize equipment for maximum productivity. Drive all operational activities to achieve on-time delivery while meeting all quality assurance requirements. Manage team members by establishing effective lines of communication. Provide change leadership within the business.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent
3 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related filed
5 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
Experience manufacturing parts to demanding quality requirements and specifications
CAD/CAM experience
Technical competence in problem solving the manufacture of aerospace components
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints
Possess solid mathematical and English skills.
Ability to manage across multiple levels of the organization and lead efforts when needed
Able to communicate material and train employees in a clear and concise manner either through written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate work of assigned employees including the appropriate management of time while prioritizing the manufacturing of parts and the utilization of equipment
Maintain product quality and adhere to all quality standards established by both customer requirements and the internal quality system. Improve processes through the use of LEAN and six sigma concepts
Share knowledge willingly and mentor lower-level employees
Maintain a neat and orderly work area
Promote positive employee relations, promote and demand a safe work environment
Adhere to all company policies and procedures and drive adherence to policy and procedure with direct staff
Collaborate with business unit leaders, engineers, materials, quality control and assigned team members
Communicate with leadership, planning, other production employees on a continuous basis on all matters that may impact productivity or on-time delivery including shift hand-off needs
Hire and develop team members that can effectively meet business goals and customer demands
Facilitate on-the-job training and cross training through work assignments and use of mentoring to provide learning opportunities and maximum use of equipment
Lead 6Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles within the designated work cells
Review purchase requests, submit to manager for approval
Provide regular performance feedback to assigned employees
Complete performance reviews
Other job-related duties as assigned