Job Description Summary

Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line, including service shops. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Role Overview:

• Uphold safety and quality, fostering a lean culture adopting and implementing FLIGHT DECK
• Lead Gate 1 Hourly workforce to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing/ Manufacturing Leadership)

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality Standards
• Prior experience in Aerospace manufacturing processes and materials, component manufacturing and assembly
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem Solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

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