Loop Leader

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. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Space & Defense Group - Western New York Propulsion Systemsis a highly technical production and development business specializing in in-space propulsion and missile defense systems. The business is rapidly growing and has strong opportunities for professional development. Our business is deeply committed to Operational Excellence, with a relentless focus on achieving 100% quality and 100% on-time delivery. Every person, every day, is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality.

We are currently seeking a Loop Leader. Within the framework of a value stream organization, you will be responsible for the tactical execution of Value Stream Improvement Plans and activities that are critical for the on-time delivery of quality products to our customers. Your role spans across production areas within the facility and at external suppliers, is a connection point for upstream and downstream processes, and coordinates priorities and product flow within defined loop(s).

You will report directly to a Value Stream Manager and enjoy an on-site, collaborative working environment in East Aurora, New York.

To be considered for the Loop Leader role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you…

• Bachelors degree with three (3) years in a production or manufacturing environment; or equivalent degree and relevant experience may be considered

• Technical Knowledge and experience:

• Advanced knowledge/experience in machining, assembly and test and/or production processes.

• Understands end-to-end process flow and impact to metrics

• Management of department based tactical execution, including aligning and balancing of resources

• Solid foundation of lean infrastructure knowledge and leadership - models the way for others in the work area

• Develops structured problem-solving methodology (A3, 5 Why, 8D, Production Pareto, and RC/CA) to approach issues and develop solutions with a continual improvement mindset.

• Facilitates / influences group together to solve a problem, starting to use structure (methodology) - leading to consistent results

• Recognize and escape when effort is stalling

• Leadership/Behavioral Knowledge and experience:

• Has ability to facilitate / influence discussions with peers within Loop and value stream teams driving towards consensus

• Gains commitment to agreed upon action plans and follow-up to commitments within the organization

• Proven skills in verbal and written communication, relationship building

• Experience with leading and coaching peers and/or colleagues

• Experience with successfully facilitate team meetings

• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent

• Has ability to influence business partners

As a Loop Leader you will be responsible for the following…

• Executes on the value stream activities based on defined Value Stream Improvement Plans and/or related activities. Successful execution of activities are key for on-time delivery of quality products within the assigned loops.

• Coordination of priorities and product flow between loop upstream and downstream processes. Escalates and helps to resolve issues between upstream and downstream processes.

• Manages schedule adherence within the loop(s).

• Facilitates and attends the appropriate Tier meeting(s) within the loop.

• Active participant in team based Lean events in assigned loop(s).

• Develops and adheres to individual Leader Standard Work

• Supports additional Value Stream…