Assembly Supervisor

Overview

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. We design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide. Our global values are Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence.

Why join SSP? Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide total resource system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

Responsible for all assembly/welding operations. Supervises all personnel within these departments. Instills the culture of visual material flow and standard work. Maintains the required safety stock buffers to ensure 100% on-time delivery (OTD).

• Directs all work in their assigned departments in accordance with specifications established by the engineering division.
• Utilizes the machines, materials, services, reports and recommendations provided by various staff functions to control both detailed operations and overall performance in the department. Examples include:
  • Using the production schedules and daily status reports furnished by Production Control to control production and prevent delinquencies.
  • Approving and applying promptly all-time standards by Manufacturing Engineering and ensuring they are properly administered and used; staying current with method changes and reporting them promptly to Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Using variance reports from Data Processing to guide corrective actions to keep costs in line with the budget.
• Makes every effort to overcome obstacles (e.g., material shortages, machine or tooling breakdowns) that may interfere with meeting schedules or maintaining quality; seeks assistance from Superintendent or other departments when needed.
• Trains and assists workers to:
  • Maintain product quality in accordance with specifications
  • Keep scrap at the lowest practicable level
  • Maintain high productivity without lowering quality
  • Maintain smooth flow of work within the department and into dependent departments
  • Control costs to meet the budget
  • Work safely
  • Maintain good housekeeping
• Carries out special projects in the department, such as employee-suggested improvements or method proposals from leadership and others.
• Consults with Human Resources regarding grievances.
• Assumes full responsibility for the quality of parts leaving the department and for the accuracy of all production counts; may delegate but remains responsible.
• Maintains records as prescribed and keeps the Superintendent informed; reports as requested.
• Provides supervisory direction to all assigned personnel, selects personnel, conducts performance reviews, administers discipline, and makes recommendations regarding compensation, promotion, demotion and termination.
• Conducts regular department inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety; arranges for proper maintenance and orderly operation of equipment and work area.
• Performs personnel functions such as hiring, status changes, or termination of hourly employees; observes qualifications for Foreman; assists in administering labor agreements and company policies.
• Follows all Senior policies and procedures; performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED;
  Bachelor s degree is highly desirable.
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience managing 25+ employees.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience transforming culture in large assembly operations.
• Career progression with progressively more responsible roles within production operations.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement trained.
• Experience with metrics-based business analysis.

Required Skills:

• Language: English reading/writing; ability to analyze and interpret technical documents and communicate effectively.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems; interpret instructions, drawings, and production techniques; understand metal properties.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Perform shop mathematics and solve production problems using basic algebra and geometry.
• Other Abilities: Knowledge of MAPICS or similar manufacturing software; MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; lean manufacturing experience; supervisory capability; self-starter with problem-solving skills.

Annual Target Salary: $85,000.00

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 3:30pm

Joining our team provides a rewarding career with a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, wellness benefits, matching 401K, and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

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