Lead Manufacturing Operations Specialist

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Location:

West Plains, MO, US, 65775

Job

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Business Unit:
Land Systems

Location:

West Plains, MO
Telework Type:
None
Relocation Available:
No Relocation Benefit Available
Type:
Full-Time

Schedule:

4/10 (Monday - Thursday)
Shift: (1) Position First Shift: 6:00am-4:30pm; (1) Position Second Shift: 4:30pm-3:00am

This position will assist in the supervision of the manufacturing functions across all production departments. This may include areas of preparation of product for assembly, welding, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, paint prep processes, and visual inspection of products or sub-assemblies, utilizing work instructions, models and/or drawings May assist technicians in interpreting work instructions May assist in basic troubleshooting and production related problems.

Assist in supervising employees and coordinating production processes. Help ensure efficient workflows and maximum productivity. Monitor production activities to identify potential issues, minimize downtime and implement solutions. Assist in scheduling production personnel and adjusting schedules as needed. Help maintain and improve quality standards and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. Identify inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvements. Communicate with supervisor, production team, and pass down information with off-shift supervision.

• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget
• Follow written work instructions
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs
• May perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
• Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments
• Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
• Proper use of required PPE
• May periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Manufacturing Operations

• May assist in the supervision of the manufacturing functions across all production departments. This may include areas of: preparation of product for assembly, welding, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, paint prep processes, and visual inspection of products or sub-assemblies, utilizing work instructions, models and/or drawings
• May assist technicians in interpreting work instructions
• May assist in basic troubleshooting and production related problems.
• Assist in supervising employees and coordinating production processes.
• Help ensure efficient workflows and maximum…