Leader Value Stream - 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS seeks a Leader Value Stream for 2nd Shift to supervise production teams in the aircraft completion process, plan and control manpower costs, and maintain quality, safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, daily team meetings, and collaboration with the Value Stream Manager on budgets and production metrics. A bachelor’s degree is preferred; five years manufacturing or supervisory experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience and/or relative supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assigns team members to production operations in line with schedules.
• Responsible for safety, quality, meeting schedules and efficiency of operations.
• Daily interaction with team members regarding workmanship, efficiencies and safe working conditions as well as identifying ergonomic opportunities.
• Implements lean manufacturing processes and practices as well as coordinates all Area Team Development events for area of responsibility.
• Holds weekly team meetings to communicate items such as general communication and resolving programs.
• Assists the Value Stream Manager in monitoring daily production operations through continuing efficiency, aircraft production and budget reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Leader Value Stream - 2nd Shift (344482)

Leader Value Stream - 2nd Shift

Job Number:

344482

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises team members in the aircraft completion process. This involves planning, organizing and controlling manpower cost, continuity of production flow according to schedules and the maintenance and improvement of quality, safety, efficiency and training of team members.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and assigns team members to production operations in line with schedules. Realigns assignments as required.
• Responsible for safety, quality, meeting schedules and efficiency of operations.
• Daily interaction with team members regarding workmanship, efficiencies and safe working conditions as well as identifying ergonomic opportunities.
• Implements lean manufacturing processes and practices as well as coordinates all Area Team Development events for area of responsibility.
• Holds weekly team meetings to communicate items such as general communication and resolving programs.
• Assists the Value Stream Manager in monitoring daily production operations through continuing efficiency, aircraft production and budget reports.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or in lieu of degree a minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience and/or relative supervisory experience is required.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational, human relations and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft software experience (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Must be flexible to work overtime.
• Ability to work within team environments
• Experience in Area Team Development processes and SAP preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classifie

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.