Job Description

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Provide supervisory leadership, efficient management and creative problem-solving in department related plant operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate and provide technical, quality and production leadership to assigned team to meet quality, schedule, and cost goals

Provide ongoing support in scheduling resources, technical leadership and facilitating the flow of hardware to meet customer requirements

Support Team Leaders with decision making in areas of process improvement and/or production to make appropriate resource decisions (manpower, machines, methods) to facilitate the flow of hardware through the manufacturing process

Support process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses

Direct the activities of an hourly team within the department and participate in department activities to meet identified goals

Perform administrative duties to support the business, including timecards, labor vouchers, self-audits, absence reviews, missing time corrections, etc.

Coordinate all first line activities (i.e., Methods, Production Control) to assure the meeting of production schedules and customer satisfaction, cost goals, and maintaining the highest standards of quality

Coach and counsel team members regarding individual performance and development needs

Practice sound human relations and communications skills to motivate the work force

Review production orders and ensure production schedules are being met

Analyze and diagnose machine and tooling problems and takes corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules

Achieve highest safety levels in the plant

Experience with implementing lean manufacturing improvements

Employ Six Sigma rigors to all functions within the department

Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality, and productivity improvements

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Training:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of prior supervisor / leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering preferred

Prior experience, in CNC Machining, Heat Treating, Grinding, Dimensional Inspection, Shipping and Receiving is preferred

Prior supervisory / leadership experience in a manufacturing

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and bring to successful completion

Strong team building / coaching skills

Knowledge of manufacturing operations and practices

Ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Ability to counsel and motivate team members

Strong attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong negotiation skills and ability to lead by example

Six Sigma training is preferred

Strong propensity for excelling in a demanding environment

Must be able to support a 24/7 operation.

Must have the ability to train on first shift (if applicable). This position is a second/third shift position, will support both shifts.

Physical requirements:

Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment

Must be able to lift 35 lbs. when needed

Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday

It is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms

Good coordination to operate several controls simultaneously

Heavy visual concentration required to reach precision measuring instruments and to observe cutting operations

Frequent use of physical skills to operate a wide variety of machines and tools working to close tolerances

-Has use of electric cranes and hoists for lifting and moving forgings

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material

Constant use hands/fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, or handle and manipulate parts and tools

Frequent repetitive motions

Constant requirement of specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus

Constantly wear eye protection (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Requirements:

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.

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Wyman-Gordon

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