Production Coach; Supervisor

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Production Coach (Supervisor)

Manager, Production

Onsite – Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg, VA

Moog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage  ever‑evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of "equipping those who defend freedom." We are also "revolutionizing the way to space" by supporting the return of humans to the Moon and NASA's deep space exploration programs.

• Associate degree and a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of direct supervision experience.
• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Excellent communication and team management abilities.

• Ensure the use of safety devices, equipment, personal protective equipment, general housekeeping and remain constantly alert for hazardous conditions; take action to protect people and equipment in event of an emergency.
• Motivate, encourage, and lead employees to work in a structured team atmosphere.
• Interview and recommend for selection, promotion, status change, award, disciplinary action, and separations.
• Lead problem‑solving activities among members of a cross‑functional team. Lead subordinates and others in analyzing and solving problems utilizing available resources.
• Ensure that communication between employees, departments and management is adequate to meet all needs.
• Support the Root Cause Corrective Action process to effectively and efficiently close audits, documenting corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and optimize workflow efforts to drive efficiency.
• Develop and be accountable for production goals, priorities and product schedules and perform capacity analysis to support company requirements.
• Develop, track, and communicate performance metrics for the department, and provide coaching and administrative support for employees to develop their skills.
• Evaluate, provide feedback and coach employee work performance through ongoing dialogue and formal review. This will be through both praise and addressing performance issues.
• Coach and develop employees through training and feedback (skills, job knowledge, etc.).
• Help develop cost and budget analyses or forecast.
• Mesh technical expertise with prior experience to create a Quality Improvement Process to build an environment leading to success for you and the team.
• Read, attend training and/or technical seminars to keep abreast of new technical developments and supervisory techniques. Maintain a working knowledge of manufacturing, practices, techniques, equipment, etc.
• Receive guidance from supervision, meet deadlines, follow work rules, safety practices, company and work procedures.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Culture: warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by our 12 core values, multiple Employee Resource Groups led by employees, open and welcoming to all.
• Onsite pharmacy, clinic, and gym.
• Flexible Friday afternoons.

Blacksburg, VA $60,000.00–$80,000.00 annually.

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