Production Shift Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Shift Supervisor to support operations, provide leadership and ensure proper communication with other Production Shifts.

The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for process assurance by identifying and communication roadblocks, while completing first level of investigation, and support Test Engineering Validation team through technical issues to resolve them.

The selected will work alongside Test Technicians and Test Engineering Validation team to ensure proper flow of test operations to achieve production goals. You will support wherever the need is within the test areas (Payload, Platform, DITL, Final Tests). The Shift Supervisor is the responsible and accountable function to secure production goals are met and roadblocks are mitigated, and human resources are properly managed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Completes tasks according to a defined manufacturing schedule.
• Coordinates day to day activities; expedites and resolves day to day issues.
• Ensure proper communication for smooth transitions between shifts.
• Conduct shift team meetings. Maintain safety topics, review safety books, and take appropriate corrective actions. Participate in accident investigations. Adhere to HSE policies and procedures
• Identifies appropriate resources to resolve routine issues. Reviews short term capacity constraints and makes adjustments as appropriate.
• Maintain housekeeping to meet 5S standards.
• Monitor process controls and KPI's to ensure production goals are meet.
• Gathers non-routine manufacturing and quality data to address special production issues or projects.
• Evaluates data and determines trends, recommends areas of focus and presents options for resolution.
• Coordinates and supports new product launches.
• Provides input on production routings and capacity such as staffing levels, shift options and space requirements.
• Interview and train employees
• Monitors training requirements and assures sufficient cross training to meet production schedule.
• Provides annual budget recommendations and performs routine variance analysis.
• Suggests and implements approved corrective action plan to resolve issues.
• Assists employees in the creation of development plans; works with employees to meet their development needs.
• Communicates work center/department objectives and results; Interfaces with manager on an as needed basis.
• Interprets data and information from multiple sources and takes action; identifies problems or issues; gathers additional data from appropriate areas.
• Recommends actions for resolutions.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelors' degree in Business or related field preferred. At least 3 years' experience in manufacturing/production environment required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior supervision experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing test environment required (automated systems a plus).
• Must be able to review and understand written procedures and technical documents in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and technical.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through notes and emails. Able to capture concise procedures in a written document.
• High level of attention to detail and utilize scientific thought and critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to