Manufacturing Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates activities of production assembly department(s). Oversees and ensures quality and safety of the aircraft build and personnel. Responsible for the health of the direct labor force including training, retention, hiring, and supporting their needs. Executes the production design as set by Cirrus Process Engineering. Provides metrics and visibility for operations. Assigned Production Technicians, Production Leads and Production Masters

Schedule: This is a weekend shift role. The schedule is Fri-Sat-Sun 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM (3 days, 12 hours each); 12% Weekend Shift Differential; Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required base company and production needs

Please note that we are looking to fill two weekend Supervisor openings. One opening is at our Finish Center overseeing weekend exterior finish operations, and one in our main Production building overseeing weekend assembly operations. 

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Communicates company vision and organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensures all safety standards/ policies are met.
• Monitors employee performance.
• Responsible for employee training and qualifications. Assigns trainers, monitors employee’s progress and makes changes to station skill requirements as needed.
• Executes production design as provided by Cirrus Process Engineering. Communicates back regarding area performance to targets. Works with Process Engineers to correct and continually improve line design.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Sets a standard of teamwork in assigned area; coaches and guides employees, set plans for improvement, increase production, overcome obstacles, and achieve on time delivery with zero defects to internal customers.
• Continually strives for process improvement, cost reduction, and labor hour reduction in assigned area. Identifies change initiatives and engages employees in positively implementing and communicating change.
• Works to reduce scrap and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) and works to stay within the guidelines for overtime while monitoring absenteeism.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred from a four-year College, education in a manufacturing field is preferred. Associate’s degree may be considered with additional years of experience in manufacturing leadership.
• 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Cirrus Design's manufacturing processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Internet software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solver.
• Ability to anticipate department needs.
• Courage to resolve complex personnel issues.
• Deliver well thought out decisions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate effective planning and organizing during chaotic times. Must be able to fill out work instructions properly, able to understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain the planning procedures.
• Must be able to understand all process specifications and pertinent reference information.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Principles and practices Lean Principles throughout department. (Will be required to lead lean Projects). Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies the 6S principle (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).
• Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties.
• Attention to detail is required and must be able to work as a part of a team.
• May be assigned to different work areas as production needs require.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer re