Production Engineering Supervisor, Pilot

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead, support, and manage a team of technicians and NCM associates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate is a self-starter with strong leadership capabilities that can manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time. This leader will build a team that can work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and other departments, in leading Process and Non-Conforming Material initiatives.

- Drive manufacturing floor operations and metrics in alignment with department goals

- Partner with Engineering and Production to understand the product, process, and quality control plan

- Lead Process Technicians and Production teams in process issue analysis and problem solving

- Monitor, manage, and countermeasure Manufacturing Management System (MMS) and work-in-process (WIP) accumulations; track defect trends and escalate to Engineering, Quality, and Production

- Disposition special-case non-conforming material from the manufacturing line and support root cause investigation and corrective action tracking

- Execute repairs and troubleshooting to the instructed process and hold quality standards throughout rework so no defects escape the Non-Conforming Material (NCM) area

- Ensure processes meet safety and ergonomic requirements; train and coach Process Technicians and associates; optimize labor utilization and reduce waste and variability

- Plan labor for production ramp, communicate job expectations, complete performance and objectives reviews, and set team priorities based on the business plan, in alignment with company policies

- Own Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance for the team, including current safety training, incident documentation, hazard correction, and continuous improvement

- Experience in leadership and lean manufacturing, with organization, record-keeping, and attention to detail to maintain team accountability
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn systems quickly and teach them to others
- Demonstrated adherence to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and standards, and the ability to lead by example
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including daily interface with executives and leaders and presenting to upper management
- Ability to work independently, set team priorities amid competing and urgent business needs, and perform under pressure with tight deadlines
- Analytical capability, including data collection and analysis, familiarity with statistical software, and the ability to develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, and cost)

Expected Compensation $97,200 - $145,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.