Job Description Summary
The Operations Supervisor oversees rotor repair operations driving efficiency quality and continuous improvement. This role leads a team of technicians leveraging lean principles and tools to optimize workflows eliminate waste and ensure customer satisfaction. The position requires participation in a shift rotation schedule.
Job Description
Leadership and Supervision
- Lead and supervise a team of technicians ensuring takt-based production and workflow alignment through SQDC methodology.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement encouraging team members to identify and eliminate inefficiencies waste and variability.
- Promote a safe and quality-focused work environment utilizing DCA and PDCA methodologies.
- Manage employee performance deliver constructive feedback and address performance concerns as required.
- Champion The Life Saving Rules reinforcing a culture of safety within high-risk operations.
Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and disseminate best practices.
Quality and Safety
- Conduct regular audits and inspections using layered process audits (LPAs) to uphold quality and safety standards.
- Investigate and resolve quality and safety issues implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Encourage proactive safety and quality practices including reporting near misses and recommending improvements.
Operations and Planning
- Oversee inventory resources and capacity to maintain efficient operations minimize waste and maximize throughput.
- Partner with departments such as engineering and procurement to ensure seamless operations and resolve challenges.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary education in engineering operations management or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five years supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or repair environment.
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and practices (e.g. VSM DCA PDCA poka-yoke).
Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities particularly in team management and development.
- Strong communication problem-solving and analytical skills including experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
- Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts including takt standardized work and visual management.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to perform shift rotation work.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Manager