Production Supervisor (Machine Shop Performance Leader), 2nd shift

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Production Supervisor (Machine Shop Performance Leader), 2nd shift

Reporting To:

Manager, Process

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog Aircraft Group is looking for a Production Supervisor (Machine Shop Performance Leader) to have daily operational responsibility (delivery, quality, efficiency and budget) for a Value Stream in our Machine Shop for the 2nd shift. In this role, you will identify, implement and measure short and long-term team objectives; motivate and lead team members (approximately 18-20 Machinists); and coordinate with support groups to accomplish area objectives.  You will also assist in identifying areas for lean and other improvement activities to achieve high impact results.  This position comes with a competitive salary, including generous shift differential, and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, 401k match, paid holidays and flexible planned vacation).  The position is located at our aerospace plant in Torrance, CA. 

Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms.  Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries.  At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. 

As a Performance Leader, you will… 

• Supervise a team of Machinists on the 2nd shift including hiring, training and development, talent management and performance management and improvement. 

• Identify, implement and measure short- and long-term team objectives which aligns with the overall organizational strategic plan; motivate and lead team members; and coordinate support groups to accomplish area objectives. 

• Work with the Process Manager to identify areas for lean and other improvement activities to achieve high impact results 

• Through execution of standard work to established processes, assure maximum utilization and efficiency of personnel and equipment to provide optimum productivity at the least possible cost to meet manufacturing schedules and delivery commitments. 

• Hire external talent and evaluate personnel within team for the purposes of performance management and talent growth and development.  Manage all employee relations issues before they become major challenges.  Responsible for employee counseling, discipline and performance feedback.  Responsible for creating team goals. 

• Maintain competent and effective work group by providing technical assistance and instruction, training, development and motivation.  Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions within the area in order to provide acceptable working environment, limit job injuries and reduce lost time. 

• Ensure accurate employee time reporting.  Provide good organization/employee relations within areas by administering all personnel policies fairly and consistently. 

• Contribute to maximum utilization of equipment by comparing available workload against department capacity and where possible making decisions to effectively match load with capacity. 

Skills… 

• Recognizable and demonstrated leadership skills, exercise good judgment, be well organized and demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) 

• Ability to define and prioritize specific goals and objectives such as reduce inventory and shorten lead times 

• Ability to effectively build and maintain team work (both within departments and with supporting departments, suppliers and customers) 

Minimum Qualifications to be considered…  

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+years of experience in a manufacturing shop floor environment OR Associates Degree with 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing shop floor environment 

• Supervisory/Team Lead experience 

• This position requires access to United States export-controlled information. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer that the Bachelor’s Degree or the Associates Degree is in Engineering or Business 

• Experience supervising CNC machinists 

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