Mid Level Aerospace Jobs

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Production Manager

Location: Kent

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Pacific Propeller International (PPI) Background:

Since 1946 Pacific Propeller has been providing global repair and overhaul services to regional aircraft, as well as many of the world’s military operators of large transport propeller aircraft. Today PPI is respected worldwide as an industry leader among customers and competitors alike. Clients throughout the world count on us because they know they receive superior expertise, honest scheduling and unsurpassed reliability in propeller support.

POSITION PURPOSE

Manages an aviation repair station production department with multiple shifts, assisting with employee selection, performance reviews and timecard validation. Recommend staffing adjustments, process modifications while assuring a high level of quality and production of all work produced on the shop floor. Champions LEAN and continuous improvement throughout the production processes and ensure Key Indices for production are attained and maintained. Develops and leads in their responsibilities and management duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all the following and are not intended to be all-inclusive. PPI reserves the right to change, add or delete responsibilities and duties as seen fit. An employee’s specific job duties, priorities, and performance expectations are detailed in his/her individual performance plan.

· Directly supervise all Leads on the plant floor providing guidance on daily operations and administering company work rules.

· Leads with “Plan, Do, Check, Act” methodology for all departments to remain on time for scheduled delivery due dates.

· Oversee the manufacturing process to ensure products comply with standards of quality and estimated costs.

· Assists with coordinating equipment, maintenance, repair and or replacement.

· Has direct oversight of all coordination of production department controls.

· Coordinates activities with inventory control, purchasing, and sales team members to assure success with customer requirements and expectations.

· Reviews team member’s schedules, work orders and staffing plans and calculates resources needed and allocates them.

· Coordinates implementation of process improvements and conducts weekly shop floor walks.

· Continuously maps production processes, selects and leads process improvement teams.

· Maintains process improvement data and measures to evaluate results of improvements.

• Implement improvements-based concepts associated with Kaizen and Lean principles.
• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity as directed by the Director of Operations.

AUTHORITIES

· Ownership of all production departments outputs.

POSITION SCOPE :

Direct Reports - 10+

Indirect Reports - 50+

QUALIFICATIONS

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

TYPICAL PROBLEM SOLVING

Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed and complicated written or oral instructions. Manages problems involving many variables in sometimes difficult and stressful situations. Examples include resolving staff conflicts and managing many simultaneous high priority projects and user requests.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree in business or an applicable technical field.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

· 4 years’ experience with Production Supervision in Aerospace production repair station with a Union environment.

· 4 years FAA Part 145 experience, AS9100/9110 experience

· 3 years process improvement techniques, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events; Attention to detail, ability to balance multiple work assignments; organized work habits; ability to work independently. Proficiency with major software programs: e.g. Contact Management Systems, MS Office Suite

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

FAA A&P Certificate desired

LEAN Yellow Belt

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate as found in typical office environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

SALARY

75K to 80K

Day Shift + Occasional Saturday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Production Supervision: 3 years (Required)
• Aerospace Production Repair Station : 3 years (Preferred)
• Union Environment: 3 years (Preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma: 3 years (Preferred)
• FAA Part 145: 3 years (Preferred)
• AS9100/9110 : 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• FAA A&P Certificate (Preferred)
• LEAN Yellow Belt (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kent, WA 98032 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person