Supervisor Operations-2nd Shift

Elbit America•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Supervisor Operations leads and supports multiple small-to-medium-size programs, or a subset of a larger program, under limited supervision of a Director. The role has program and supervisory responsibilities and is accountable for program finances, customer satisfaction, quality, cost, and schedule. It assists in supervising production operations and personnel engaged in assembling precision components, subassemblies, complex parts, or finished goods using established methods, prints, specialized techniques, equipment, and skills. The position also supports positive communication and employee relations and consistent application of company policies. The Supervisor Operations leads cross-functional teams to meet production and customer schedules, maintain quality and cost requirements, and improve manufacturing performance. It coordinates budgets, staffing, production planning, material and technical issue resolution, and communication of program status to internal stakeholders and customers as required. The role ensures compliance with contract terms, applicable laws, company policies, safety requirements, and manufacturing processes and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
1–3 years of functional experience using the relevant skill set is required.
1–3 years of management experience is required.
1–3 years of industry experience is required.
Ability to manage non-exempt personnel.
Accomplished supervisory skills.
Knowledge of defense electronics manufacturing.
Knowledge of MRP systems.
Ability to resolve manufacturing problems.
Excellent communication skills.
Proven leadership skills.
Excellent team-forming skills.
Ability to work effectively with all management levels in a matrix organization.
Complete ESD Safety Training as dictated by the Safety Department and Manager Tool Kit training within one year of taking the position.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree is preferred.
5–10 years of functional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Lead functional teams supporting assigned programs to meet production and customer schedules and deliver quality products within cost and schedule requirements.
Ensure compliance with contract terms.
Assist the Buyer/Planner with production scheduling and cost approval.
Prepare proposals, including profit projections, risk analysis, and risk-avoidance recommendations.
Prepare transition and production plan schedules, manpower requirements, and staffing plans.
Serve as a secondary interface with customers or customer representatives; communicate program status, negotiate issues, and maintain positive relationships.
Identify problems and root causes, recommend solutions, and drive implementation of improvements.
Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing practices, recommend proven practices to senior management, and champion approved initiatives within the organization and with customers.
Lead cross-functional teams implementing continuous-improvement projects and appropriate quality standards and certifications.
Provide constructive verbal and written performance feedback and address deficiencies through the required Performance Improvement Plan process.
Supervise timely and accurate reporting of labor and production data; monitor labor and expense budgets and implement cost controls to meet profit goals.
Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management and external representatives.
Ensure adherence to federal and state laws and company policies and procedures, including human resources, labor, safety, and housekeeping practices.
Support business-unit commitments for on-time delivery and established cost and quality standards.
Coordinate, prepare, and distribute Product Line, HPU, and support budgets; manage budgets and develop recovery plans for variances.
Provide product status against the master schedule, remove obstacles to support 100% on-time delivery, and provide program status to the business unit.
Support Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reviews with the Program Manager.
Participate in make-or-buy decisions.
Ensure integrity of manufacturing processes and procedures; identify cost and schedule impacts and coordinate recovery activities.
Coordinate with Support Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Operations Directors to determine capacity and equipment requirements.
Coordinate with Production Engineering to prepare Basis of Estimate (BOE) materials and present them to the Director of Manufacturing for approval.
Provide transition planning, execution, and status updates.
Participate in continuous-improvement teams.
Act as customer interface as required.
Assist with operator and IPT-member skill enhancement.
Provide commitment priorities to represented staff in accordance with the master schedule.
Coordinate and oversee resolution of program material and technical problems; resolve priority issues within the Product Line and Common Process.
Update monthly program scorecards and open action-item lists.
Ensure a safe work area for employees.
Perform labor administrative requirements for represented staff members on the IPT.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.