Production Supervisor – 3rd shift

ASCO Aerospace Canada Ltd.; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO Aerospace Canada Ltd. is seeking a front-line Supervisor to guide a production team of about 50 employees. You will coordinate production activities, drive key KPIs, and partner with engineering, management and subcontractors to ensure timely, quality parts.

Role requires 3-shift availability, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong leadership, problem analysis, and communication skills to maintain safety, quality and cost-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in first line management.
• Ability to motivate people and lead through coaching.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution capability at strategic level.
• Willing to work in a 3 shift system.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with staffing software a plus.

Responsibilities

• First Line Management for production and employees of assigned production area.
• Deploy policy in continuous improvement, quality, cost reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Provide leadership through coaching, training, and development.
• Oversee manufacturing plans and ensure conformance to quality standards.
• Identify and implement changes with TPM, MRPII, Lean, and related objectives.
• Audit procedures; define corrective actions and safety programs.
• Lead problem resolution for faster improvements and better relations.
• Ensure compliance with cost control, waste reduction, safety, and delivery targets.

Skills

First line management

Problem analysis

People management

Motivate people

Interpersonal & communication skills

Multitasking & deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Business/Finance or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based staffing software

Job description

This position is a front-line Supervisor position responsible for leading a team of approximately 50 employees, coordinate and adjust all production activities in its area to ensure successful key performance indicators on planning, WIP, net efficiencies and budget, and to lead various ongoing improvements. This position will serve as a focal point for operations within the company and requires coordination of work with other departments, sub-contractors, engineering and management to ensure timely delivery of quality parts. This position is responsible to see that its area operates in the best conditions of safety, quality and cost consciousness within the proposed work environment and with the best possible employee relationships. This position takes the necessary actions to achieve the requested production levels integrating continuous improvement in all its aspects.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• First Line Management for production and employees of assigned production area.
• Manages policy deployment in the areas of continuous improvement, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, and plant performance measures.
• Provides leadership for employees through effective communications, coaching, training, and development. Assists in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.
• Oversees manufacturing plan and recommends procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that product conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Identifies, recommends and implements changes prepared by other services such as TPM, MRPII, Lean, Q Objectives by engaging of employees in area
• Audits procedures and quality and defines corrective actions
• Recommends and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (i.e. training, safety, 5S, employee engagement, etc.)
• Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvement and improved working relationships
• Ensures compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations
• Addresses performance-related issues.

Profile:

Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Business, Finance or relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience required.

Skills / Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in first line management
• Knowledge and experience of problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Able to motivate people
• Skilled as a people manager: from coaching to discipline
• Willing to work in 3 shift system
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Experience with web-based staffing software, a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet required deadlines.

ITAR RequirementsAsco Aerospace USA has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder') Political Asylee, or Refugee. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

AAUSA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.