Lean Manufacturing Leader

AmSafe Aviation; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AmSafe Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production, align with goals, and promote safety, quality, and delivery. You will set priorities, simplify processes, and drive accountability across functions.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, 2–5 years of leadership in manufacturing, and strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. You will coach leaders, solve bottlenecks, and lead Lean initiatives to improve productivity.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Production/Operations Management, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and data analysis.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, customer demand, and cost targets while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability, urgency, and bias for action across all production teams.
• Plan, prioritize, and optimize workflow, capacity, and resources to ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to achieve seamless communication and alignment, eliminating silos and improving performance.
• Develop and empower team leaders and operators through coaching, training, and performance feedback, ensuring clear expectations and measurable results.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve bottlenecks or operational issues using fact-based, data-driven decision-making methods.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing projects to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments to support process efficiency and capacity improvements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and safety requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with senior management regarding progress toward goals, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Champion simplicity and process discipline — ensuring systems and documentation are practical, efficient, and value-driven.
• Leadership – Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and integrity while inspiring others to perform at their best.
• Bias for Action – Acts decisively and maintains a strong sense of urgency in driving performance.
• Collaboration – Promotes teamwork and open communication across all levels and functions.
• Analytical Thinking – Applies data and metrics to evaluate performance, make informed decisions, and solve problems effectively.
• Continuous Improvement – Drives Lean initiatives and process simplification to deliver measurable gains.
• Business Acumen – Balances short-term goals with long-term strategy; understands cost, quality, and delivery trade-offs.
• People Development – Builds, mentors, and empowers strong teams that reflect humility, trust, and shared purpose.
• Communication – Encourages open, honest, and concise dialogue; listens actively and addresses issues directly.
• Focus – Maintains clarity of priorities and ensures resources align with key objectives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Accountability

Coaching

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Production/Operations Management

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Multi-year relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Master’s degree in management or MBA (preferred)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

AmSafe Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production, align with goals, and promote safety, quality, and delivery. You will set priorities, simplify processes, and drive accountability across functions.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, 2–5 years of leadership in manufacturing, and strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. You will coach leaders, solve bottlenecks, and lead Lean initiatives to improve productivity.