Space and Defense Performance Leader - 1st Shift

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

Space and Defense Performance Leader - 1st Shift

Manager, Process

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Moog is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for commercial and military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with 2 years' manufacturing experience OR Associates degree with 4 years' manufacturing experience.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years' direct management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Supervise and manage a team of 15-20 employees in a machine shop setting.

• Work with the Manufacturing Manager to develop and implement improvement plans (Value Stream or Production Improvement Plans) to achieve high-impact results.

• Define, track, and measure short- and long-term team goals aligned with organizational strategy.

• Use established standard work and production documentation to optimize personnel and equipment utilization, workflow, and cost efficiency.

• Hire, train, evaluate, and develop team members; manage performance and succession/growth opportunities.

• Proactively address and resolve employee relations issues; administer counseling, discipline, and performance feedback fairly and consistently.

• Ensure accurate employee time reporting and consistent application of personnel policies.

• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

• Experience with lean/manufacturing/process improvement tools (preferred).

• Effective communication and conflict-resolution abilities.

• Ability to analyze production metrics and drive corrective actions.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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.

• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace:
  Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.

Buffalo, NY $75,000.00-$ Annually

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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