Line Production Leader & Coach

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLC in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced line supervisor to lead seat assembly operations, manage daily production goals, and ensure adherence to 5S and quality standards.

You will train assemblers, coordinate cross-functional teams, review attendance and performance, and respond to line issues to keep on-time ship dates.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, strong reading of engineering drawings, and proven leadership with excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of seat assembly or related manufacturing experience
• Trainer or leadership experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks
• Ability to solve problems with little or no guidance
• Ability to communicate and present to peers and upper management
• Ability to organize teams to accomplish goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours on short notice and overtime

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality products are assembled to meet customer dock dates
• Organize and assign work to meet production schedules
• Monitor daily production results and submit efficiency reports
• Conduct daily production meetings to review performance
• Set up ANDON system to manage line progress
• Ensure provisioning of tools, hardware, and consumables
• Communicate issues affecting line performance to supervisors
• Provide input for operator performance evaluations
• Review attendance and audit ITA records for time charging
• Monitor and reduce line scrap cost and follow MRB/Q-note processes
• Conduct corrective actions and root cause analysis
• Cross-train on multiple processes
• Train assemblers in new processes and standard work
• Investigate line stops and implement counter measures
• Communicate quality issues to line operators and fix root causes
• Participate in daily production meetings
• Build cross-training plans to strengthen the team
• Fill in for assemblers when needed
• Interact with internal and external customers professionally
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace with regular housekeeping audits
• Support and maintain 5S initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Training

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Team organization

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLC in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced line supervisor to lead seat assembly operations, manage daily production goals, and ensure adherence to 5S and quality standards.

You will train assemblers, coordinate cross-functional teams, review attendance and performance, and respond to line issues to keep on-time ship dates.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, strong reading of engineering drawings, and proven leadership with excellent communication.