2nd Shift Operations Manager

Internexxus; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a 2nd Shift Operations Manager for their facility in Bridgeport, CT. This role involves overseeing manufacturing operations with a focus on improving quality, cost efficiency, and safety. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering and extensive experience in managing manufacturing processes, particularly in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing management, preferably helicopter manufacturing.
• Ability to work effectively with associates at all levels.
• Green belt or Black belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership over Major and Sub-assembly Operations.
• Manage area metrics including cost, quality, delivery, and staffing.
• Coordinate daily with various departments to support area responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a global leader in the aerospace industry. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers. Our team is passionate about aviation and dedicated to creating advanced helicopters and aircraft that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Job Description

2nd Shift Operations Manager

The Sikorsky Aerostructures Product Center is responsible for the manufacture, procurement and assembly of helicopter airframe structures. We are seeking a 2nd Shift Operations Manager to join our team at our Bridgeport, CT facility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management over Major and Sub-assembly Operations on 2nd and 3rd shifts, including oversight of area supervisors and hourly associates.
• Lead and manage Bridgeport 2nd and 3rd shift sub-assembly and assembly manufacture of UH/HH-60M and HH-60W fuselages.
• Oversee area supervisors and all area metrics, including:
• Cost (product and indirect cost)
• Quality (MRB’s, Standard Repairs and Reworks)
• Delivery (schedule performance)
• ESH (Injury prevention and area safety and ergonomic improvements)
• Staffing
• Interface with union stewards as required
• Daily interface with the area hourly workforce
• Frequent interface with the Aerostructure Product Center Leadership team and functional support organizations, such as Material Logistics, Supply Management, Manufacturing Engineering, ESH, Industrial Engineering and Quality.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision of area supervisors
• Planning, leading, and managing daily activities associated with Bridgeport Major Assembly Build Units
• Ensuring area performance (schedule, quality, and cost) including participation and follow-up actions from daily/weekly cost and quality meetings
• Managing area workload, individual assignments and staffing
• Coordinating daily with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Management, Material Logistics & Industrial Engineering as needed to support the area of responsibility
• Coordinating with the Continuous Improvement organization on identifying, planning, and implementing area improvement plans
• Participating in daily and weekly site & center production cost and quality meetings
• Communicating with the area workforce on a daily basis

Qualifications:

• B.S. in engineering (mechanical, industrial), operations management or equivalent relevant practical experience
• 8+ years of technical and management experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably helicopter manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates at all levels throughout the organization
• Excellent analytical skills

Desired Skills:

• Previous Sikorsky experience
• Previous leadership experience in a union environment
• SAP experience
• Green belt or Black belt certified

Location: Bridgeport, CT
Schedule: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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