2nd Shift Performance Leader — Machining & Assembly

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Moog Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Performance Leader for the 2nd shift to guide a team of A&T technicians and machinists in the Machine Shop and Assembly & Test Departments, delivering high‑quality hydraulic and electromechanical motion control solutions.

The role reports to Production Manager, is onsite, and emphasizes strong leadership, efficiency, and adherence to manufacturing goals while ensuring safety and compliance with export controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent experience) and five years of directly related production experience with prior leadership responsibilities, OR associate’s degree in a related discipline and ten years of production experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of functional manufacturing activities and supporting departments.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication.
• Ability to define and prioritize operational goals.
• Proven ability to build strong teamwork within the department and across supporting functions.
• Requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Machine Shop and Assembly & Test Departments, identifying, implementing, and measuring short‑term objectives that align with the company’s strategic plan.
• Assure maximum utilization and efficiency of personnel and equipment to provide optimum productivity at the least possible cost and meet manufacturing schedules and delivery commitments.
• Demonstrate strong self‑initiative, operate with minimal oversight, and exercise sound judgment in decision‑making.
• Evaluate personnel for probationary reports, job postings, and expectation conversations; assist with goal setting and performance discussions.
• Maintain a competent work group by providing technical assistance and instructions, training, development, motivation, and counseling; enforce good housekeeping and safe working conditions to reduce injuries and lost time.
• Ensure accurate production records by maintaining employee time reports and recording attendance and overtime; administer personnel policies fairly and consistently to foster good company/employee relations.
• Handle all employee relations issues before they become major challenges.
• Account for deviant parts by issuing Material Scrap Notices (MSN) and Material Disposition Reports (MDR) and suggest more efficient manufacturing methods.
• Assist in optimizing production standard performance by investigating reasons for variances from standards and initiating appropriate changes.
• Ensure access to U.S. export‑controlled information as required for the position.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

Associate’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Moog Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Performance Leader for the 2nd shift to guide a team of A&T technicians and machinists in the Machine Shop and Assembly & Test Departments, delivering high‑quality hydraulic and electromechanical motion control solutions.

The role reports to Production Manager, is onsite, and emphasizes strong leadership, efficiency, and adherence to manufacturing goals while ensuring safety and compliance with export controls.