Production Supervisors

Production Supervisor

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec produces subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden, AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington, NC. This position is staffed in Camden, AR, at Armtec’s world‑class facility for decoy countermeasure flares.

• Title:
  
  Production Supervisor
• Job Family:
  Operations/Production
• Reports to:
  
  Production Manager
• Works with:
  Upper Management, Engineers, Mid‑Level Managers, Production Techs, Maintenance, Work Leaders, and Assembly/Machine Operators.
• Location:
  
  Camden, AR, USA
• Type:
  Full Time

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in assembly, machine operation, and blending processes to manufacture parts or products. Analyzes work orders, plans material flow, establishes work procedures, inspects and measures parts to verify conformance, directs employees, maintains production records, and supports Lean initiatives.

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining/assembly/blend schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules and requisitions of materials from storage area.
• Interprets job orders to employees and assigns duties.
• Plans flow of materials through the department and develops physical layout of assembly/machines according to work orders.
• Responsible for setup and operation of equipment in support of department’s objectives.
• Interfaces with other departments within and outside the ARO facilities to determine resource needs and scheduling.
• Oversees and performs tests as needed to ensure accurate results.
• Prepares appropriate charts/reports to communicate information to appropriate departments.
• Trains Technicians, Leads and Operators in Safety, production procedures, proper equipment operation and routine record keeping.
• Leads the program of continual improvement within the Operations area.
• Investigates various manufacturing problems as they occur, compiles pertinent data and discusses results with the Engineering Manager and/or appropriate Supervisor.
• Troubleshoots various segments of the manufacturing process to identify and/or prevent potential problems.
• Assists in evaluating proposed process changes and their impact on quality and productivity prior to implementation.
• Compiles pertinent statistical data to examine emergent trends that would lead to the improvement of processes and/or reduce operational costs.
• Generates and updates equations used in the adjustment of out‑of‑spec batches to meet spec requirements.
• Assists as required in the training of manufacturing personnel to achieve their highest level of proficiency.
• Monitors laboratory analyses results for accuracy and impact on the manufacturing process.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Data Analysis, formatting of usable tables and other evaluation documents and Outlook programs.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and associated data analysis.
• Proficient at reading and generating charts and graphs (pareto, bar, control, flow, fishbone, Cause and Effect, etc.).
• Must show an outstanding degree of judgment, organization, planning, initiative, flexibility and creativity.
• Must be able to perform calmly and reasonably under pressure from demand for production and other exigencies.
• Must be resourceful and very creative.
• Physical capabilities include lifting materials up to 50 pounds, pushing 50‑100 pounds of material, walking up and down steps, and performing various tasks as required.
• Teamwork capabilities and…