Description
Schedule: Cirrus is seeking to fill two roles, one on each of the below shifts
First Shift; Monday - Thursday; 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Overtime as required
Weekend Shift; Friday-Sunday; 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM;12% shift differential; Overtime as required
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.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Assigned Production Technicians, Production Leads and Production Masters
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Communicates company vision and organizational goals and objectives in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
Ensures all safety standards/ policies are met. Conducts regular observations for safety compliance and corrects unsafe acts and conditions.
Monitors employee performance, regularly provide employee feedback, empower, mentor and coach employees, deliver performance reviews, and assist employees in setting goals.
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.
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
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.
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
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 relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Develop Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals.
Ensure Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Instill Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honestly, integrity, and authenticity.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Persuade: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Leads with Cirrus Values: Passion, Innovation, Vision, Integrity, Trust, Safety
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus offers the following competitive benefit options:
401k Match Up To 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
100 hours accrued PTO within the first year
8 paid holidays
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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