Aerospace Production Supervisor

Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Operations, as a Production Supervisor you will serve as a vital link between Prime Aerospace customers and their supplier base. Relying on their supply chain management expertise, assess suppliers’ performance, formulate root cause and corrective action plans to address systemic issues impacting performance, evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing processes for quality assurance, explore potential process improvements with suppliers, and gauge suppliers’ capabilities to support new customer products and programs. Proactively work with suppliers and customers to implement business process improvement measures. Job Responsibilities
- Review process and flow of products through the suppliers manufacturing shop from the raw material phase through manufacturing, quality, shipping, and delivery to the customer
- Identify systemic causes for poor delivery/quality performance and develop supplier improvement plans. Facilitate and conduct Supplier Health Assessments, Capacity Analysis, and Rate Readiness
- Drive actions to mitigate potential delivery delays by utilizing industry-standard problem-solving techniques, identifying risks, performing root cause analysis, and development of recovery plans to bring shipments back in-line with customer requirements
- Provide expert assessments and advice to suppliers and customers on suppliers’ delivery performance, quality assurance, process improvements, and expansion capabilities
- Create daily status reports and communicate actions and plans to all stakeholders with our customers, prime aerospace manufacturers, throughout the day
- Prepare presentations and lead meetings
- Undertake special projects as required
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responsiveness to abnormalities
- Ensure effective employee relations, coaching, and employment development
- Create a positive culture focused on metrics and progressing business unit forward through group participation and ownership of project pipeline and business unit as a whole
- Responsible for putting safety first
- Facilitate quality and productivity to achieve positive results in all areas
- Develop and implement corrective actions where necessary
- Understand and communicate quality specifications required by customers to staff
- Utilize LEAN management within your business unit
- Maintain a clean, organized work area
- Comply with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
- Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by Management
- Focus on Delivery, Cost (earn/spend), Throughput
- Display positive attitude towards employees and peers to aid in forging a metric driven culture
- Participate in overall scrap and rework reduction
- Acquire additional certifications and credentials as required for work or career development
- Other duties as assigned Required Skills
- Supplier health assessments, Production Rate Readiness, and Rate Readiness assessments
- Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T
- MS Office
- Strong commitment and focus on safety
- Strong verbal, written and communication skills
- Project management, time management, problem solving and organization
- Fluent English – reading and writing is required
- Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills General Requirements
- Ability to work overtime
- Excellent Attendance
- Ability to work at the Bloomington facility
- Work as an effective team member and lead other team members
- Lead Assessments
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Fluent English – reading and writing is required
- Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening
- Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
- ASQ or equivalent professional certifications such as CQE, CQT, CQA, CMQ, CSQP
- Six Sigma Black Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
- Proficient with Lean Management techniques (C.
I., 6S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke), ability to gather and employ data to meet operational goals in metric driven environment
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Auto Insurance
- Safety Glasses: Needed in all areas of the plant
- Steel toe shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (i.e., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, etc.)
- 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years’ experience in aerospace
- LEAN/Six Sigma experience preferred
- Root cause analysis and corrective action
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Effective co