Group Manager; Production Manager- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Position: Group Manager (Production Manager)- 2nd & 3rd Shift
* Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations/behaviors and ensure a safe and clean production environment within the Assembly Operation.
* Ensure processes are followed to meet quality standards. Monitors’ quality metrics and provides direction when necessary.
* Coordinate the effective operation of assigned areas of manufacturing to meet established schedules and production requirements while maintaining cost.  Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines and manpower to achieve manufacturing cost, quality and inventory management target during shift.
* Ensure proper direction and supervision of activities on assigned shift to maintain effective utilization of personnel and machinery.  Ability to quickly diagnose complex problems and reprioritize facility resources in a dynamic environment is essential.
* Initiate and conduct process improvement dialogs with Section Managers, Team Leads and Team Members. Drive root cause analysis and utilize ICA’s and PCA’s resolution on all forms of loss, i.e., safety, quality, production.
* Implement and support various corporate initiatives such as STOP-TO-FIX, BIQ, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc.
* Promote development of people through continued education, employee involvement, increased responsibility, and ergonomics.  Train and mentor new supervisors on best practices for leading in a manufacturing environment.  Sets goals and assist team in meeting quality goals/standards.
* Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant leadership experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant leadership experience OR 6 years of relevant leadership experience
* 5+ years of interaction with assembly and/or machine shop operations, equipment and processes or support.
* Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills,
* Be able to communicate with others
* Strong communication skills
* Demonstrate teamwork and have the ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers’
* Must be a self-starter and work with limited direction
* Must possess strong motivational skills, a high degree of self-initiative, and a strong customer focus
* Be proficient with Microsoft Office products
* Be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternative shifts
* Must be willing to work across all buildings within the LEC campus
* LEC Assembly Experience
* Prior 6 Sigma/Lean manufacturing experience.
* Strong communication skills
* Strong leadership and managerial skills
* Ability to direct a diverse team of people to ensure divisional goals are met.
* Change management and innovative critical thinking skills in a competitive large engine industry.
* Have a mechanical aptitude
* Masters degree from an accredited college or university
* Achieved a professional certification (ASQ, SME, etc.)
* Experience working within an extended value stream methodology with cross departmental collaboration amongst operations, quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain & maintenance
* Experience with 3500, 3600, and/or C175 Engines and component manufacturing or other assembly areas
* Experience in a management role in machine shop operations, assembly operations, or operations quality
** Production Training**:
Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for delivering formal and informal training on the safe and efficient operation of production machinery; ability to conduct effective formal and situation-specific training.
Level Extensive Knowledge:
** Problem Solving**:
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:

Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
** Influencing**:
Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Level Working Knowledge:
* Develops basic persuasive arguments.
* Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.
* Uses active…