Supervisor Operations-2nd Shift

Twenty-Six Defense • Fort Worth, TX

7d

About The Position

The Supervisor Operations oversees program and supervisory responsibilities for multiple small-to-medium-size programs or a portion of a larger program, under limited supervision of a Senior Manager or Director. The role is financially accountable for assigned programs and works to maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring quality products are manufactured and delivered within budget and on or ahead of schedule. The Supervisor Operations also assists with supervising production operations and personnel assembling precision components, subassemblies, complex parts, or finished goods using established methods, prints, specialized techniques, equipment, and skills. The role supports positive communication and employee relations and consistent application of company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of functional experience using the relevant skill set required.
• 1–3 years of management experience required.
• 1–3 years of industry experience required.
• Ability to manage non-exempt personnel.
• Accomplished supervision 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 training within one year of taking the position.
• Complete safety training as dictated by the Safety Department within one year of taking the position.
• Complete Manager Tool Kit training within one year of taking the position.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree 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 manufacture 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 analyses, and risk-avoidance recommendations; prepare transition and production schedules, manpower requirements, and staffing plans.
• Serve as a secondary customer interface on program matters; communicate program status, negotiate issues, and maintain positive relations.
• Identify problems and root causes, recommend solutions, and lead or support implementation of improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturing practices such as Lean and DFT; recommend proven practices to senior management and champion approved initiatives internally and with customers.
• Lead cross-functional teams implementing continuous-improvement projects and appropriate quality standards or certifications.
• Provide constructive verbal and written performance feedback and address performance deficiencies through the Performance Improvement Plan process.
• Supervise timely and accurate labor and production reporting; monitor labor and expense budgets and implement cost controls to meet profit goals.
• Prepare and conduct presentations for senior management and external representatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and company policies and procedures, including human resources, labor, safety, and housekeeping practices.
• Meet 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 according to the master schedule and remove obstacles to achieve 100% on-time delivery.
• Provide program status to the business unit and support EAC/EVMS reviews with the Program Manager.
• Participate in make-or-buy decisions.
• Ensure manufacturing process and procedure integrity.
• 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 documents and present them to the Director of Manufacturing for approval.
• Plan, execute, and report on transitions.
• Participate in continuous-improvement teams.
• Act as a customer interface as required.
• Assist in enhancing operator and IPT member skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance and additional life and AD&D insurance available.
• Flexible vacation and paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits, including longer-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Voluntary TRICARE supplement available for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED