Aerospace Production Supervisor

PPGs Aerospace Business is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations for F-35 fighter jet canopies at our Grand Prairie this role you will you will coordinate the production processes and lead any troubleshooting scheduling and supply chain activities across cell areas. You will be an integral part of the operation and have extensive interaction with production staff and key leadership members of the plant.

You will work onsite at our Grand Prairie TX plant and report to the Sr. Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the shift production teams. Ensure that each team member follows all company policies and procedures regarding safety health and the environment and that vital training programs are in place to ensure that all applicable standards are met.

• Review work instructions to ensure shop floor operators have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary recommendation changes.

• Identify issues related to production process/flow and provide production reports to assist process improvement.

• Ensure accurate use of tools equipment and materials used within the production department while maintaining a safe and clean working environment to ensure the safety of all employees.

• Help set daily/weekly goals with the scheduling team and communicate any/all blockers.

• Coordinate and communicate requirements with Procurement to ensure that materials are purchased or expedited in the appropriate quantities and timeframe to meet production needs.

• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning staffing; accomplish work results; establish priorities; supervise progress; revise schedules; resolve problems; report results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

• Perform root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans.

• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree in manufacturing Engineering or related field preferred.

• 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Prior aerospace experience.

• Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.

• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100) and military specifications

• Experience with complex transparency or optical systems manufacturing.

• Understanding of airworthiness requirements and military aerospace standards.

• Experience with fighter aircraft components or defense contracting.

• Knowledge of advanced coatings systems and aerospace transparencies helpful.

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience a bonus.

• May need to work some Saturdays minor variation in the schedule(s) and additional hours as needed.

• Only U.S. Citizens Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. Candidates must have or be eligible to obtain secret clearance.

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