Aerospace Production Supervisor — 1st Shift Lean Lead

regalrexnord; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to manage the Assembly and Lapping/Honing Departments, reporting to the Value Stream Manager. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and 6S, while developing Team Leaders and Associates to operate as a cohesive unit.

This onsite role requires a four-year degree (or related experience), at least five years in aerospace manufacturing, and a minimum of three years supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree (or related experience) and a minimum of five years manufacturing experience in an aerospace manufacturing preferred (machine shop) environment.
• Minimum three years supervisory or applicable experience
• Experience participating in/leading Kaizen Events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership style and ability effectively escalated production and personnel issues to get resolved in a timely fashion
• Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team
• Ability to maintain an even demeanor in the face of adversity and exemplify strong, confident and fair leadership
• Working knowledge of 6S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts and the benefits of cellular manufacturing
• Working knowledge OSHA Safety Regulations
• Ability to gather data and facts around operational issues and formulate and execute an action plan to systematically eliminate these issues
• Ability to manage multiple areas and tasks while being complete and thorough in all interactions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high mix production environment.
• Support weekend supervision coverage
• Moderate physical demand is required which is equivalent to continuously moving and occasionally lifting light weight material. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety First Culture throughout the facility. Promoting awareness and improvements
• Verify Associates adherence to all quality procedures
• Ensure daily maintenance of the SQDC reporting by each department
• Drive hourly productivity and accurate recording of daily production counts
• Lead effective RRCA analysis addressing production opportunities
• Implement Operations Performance Based Countermeasures
• Own Quarterly Performance Review process for each associate and give regular performance feedback
• Verify completion of TPM activities in each department and drive equipment downtime issues to resolution
• Lead and maintain 6S activities and standards
• Lead communication meetings with shop teams
• Coach and empower Team Leaders and Associates to improve and take ownership of their areas and Teams
• Ensure timely flow of orders through the shop
• Coordinate the training and mentoring of new associates
• Develop and lead effort to cross train associates
• Lead transition of DG Manufacturing to Future State Vision
• Support RBS activities and site continuous improvement journey
• Maintain employee timekeeping and absences
• Perform other related duties as assigned and assist in other department operations as required accommodating personnel and production requirements.

Skills

Safety culture

Quality procedures

6S/Lean

Leadership

Communication

Cross training

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Job description

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to manage the Assembly and Lapping/Honing Departments, reporting to the Value Stream Manager. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and 6S, while developing Team Leaders and Associates to operate as a cohesive unit.

This onsite role requires a four-year degree (or related experience), at least five years in aerospace manufacturing, and a minimum of three years supervisory experience.