Supervisor Operations - Machining

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Bridgeton, MO

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About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Supervisor Operations I for our Machining area in our Bridgeton, MO location. This role is responsible for supervising and leading a machining and welding team, ensuring safety, cost, schedule, and quality goals are realized for an assigned area/product line/work cell. This role will work with their peers in the company to improve the manufacturability of products and advise on make/buy decisions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated knowledge of CNC programming (MasterCAM)
Proficient technical expertise with CNC mills, lathes, and tool selection
Knowledgeable of work safety requirements around machinery
Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts, 5S/6S, and lean techniques and principles
Knowledgeable and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
Knowledgeable of manufacturing cost methods and key inputs to control cost
Position requires the ability to squat, kneel, lift, and climb/crawl
Willing and able to travel up to 10% as needed

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day activities of the machining and welding areas. May support other areas as needed
Ensure proper safety requirements are followed
Coach and train team on tooling selection, machining techniques, and adjustments to meet quality and cost goals
Ensure product/service quality through proper utilization of resources and adherence to applicable standards
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's polices and applicable laws and regulations
Lead activities to resolve issues and problems, identifying root cause and effecting appropriate corrective action
Monitor and enable internal and external customer satisfaction
Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
Maintain and continuously improve areas, which impact on Team Member safety
Hire, manage career development, and assess performance of assigned team members
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
Participate on special project teams
Support new product introduction activities

Benefits

comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
annual performance-based bonuses
equity awards
overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
legal insurance
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours