Job Description Summary

Join a high-impact team keeping aircraft flying safely and reliably. As the Production Leader at our DFW On Wing Support (OWS) site, you’ll lead day-to-day shop operations and orchestrate the people, processes, and priorities that power world-class turnaround and customer outcomes. You’ll be the go-to leader on the floor—removing roadblocks, setting clear standards, and coaching a skilled team to deliver on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Job Description

Lead with safety and compliance:

• Own the safety and welfare of your team—model safe behaviors, remove hazards, and verify adherence every shift

• Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory requirements; close gaps fast with robust corrective and preventive actions

• Maintain training plans and authorizations for all technical staff; keep qualifications current and audit-ready

Build a high-performing technical team:

• Set clear priorities, coach in the moment, and recognize wins to elevate performance

• Execute performance management with fairness and urgency, including Performance Improvement Plans and disciplinary actions when needed

• Develop skills and depth through structured on-the-job training and cross-training

Run the operation with rigor:

• Resolve production problems at the root; recommend and implement operational changes that improve flow, quality, and turnaround

• Manage surge staffing and risk assessment to meet demand without compromising safety or quality

• Direct labor utilization with data—forecast demand, analyze trends, and align resources to plan

Orchestrate materials, flow, and delivery:

• Manage the end-to-end flow of work through the shop in partnership with Materials & Logistics

• Optimize inventory to support lead time and cost control—right part, right place, right time

• Establish and sustain visual management so status, bottlenecks, and priorities are clear at a glance

Be the voice of the customer:

• Build strong, transparent relationships with OWS customers, the Customer Team, and local stakeholders

• Communicate commitments, risks, and recovery plans proactively; drive actions to protect customer schedules

Lead Lean, every day:

• Own the site Lean strategy and foster a culture of continuous improvement

• Design and implement work cells and single-piece flow to eliminate waste and improve first-time yield

• Facilitate, train, and coach teams in Lean fundamentals; standardize wins into standard work

• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process capability, reduce defects, and stabilize processes

• Act as the site champion for FLIGHT DECK practices and daily tier cadence

What “good” looks like:

• Zero-injury mindset, audit-ready compliance, and a trained, authorized workforce

• Clear daily plan, visible status, and fast problem resolution at the lowest level

• Stable flow with predictable turnaround time, optimized inventory, and fewer defects

• Engaged teams who understand the why, own the work, and improve it continuously

• Trusted customer relationships built on proactive communication and reliable delivery

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience (or a minimum high school diploma / GED with an additional 4+ years of manufacturing leadership experience).

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for front-line leadership and developing people

• Experience in production, maintenance, or MRO environments (aerospace preferred)

• Working knowledge of lean tools (e.g., 5S, visual management, standard work, problem solving) and a track record of measurable improvements

• Strong judgment, urgency, and communication skills to align teams and deliver under pressure

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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