Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Cirrus Aircraft; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and enhance the production assembly department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and safety of aircraft builds while overseeing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for training, mentoring, and guiding employees, as well as executing production designs and improving operational efficiency. Join this innovative company to contribute to the forefront of personal aviation and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's with experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production assembly activities ensuring quality and safety.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Teamwork

Planning and Organizing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or related field

Associate’s degree with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

North Dakota
1400 48th Street S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA

Directs and coordinates activities of production assembly department(s). Oversees and ensures quality and safety of the aircraft build and personnel. Responsible for the health of the direct labor force including training, retention, hiring, and supporting their needs. Executes the production design as set by Cirrus Process Engineering. Provides metrics and visibility for operations.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm; work beyond this schedule may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Assigned Production Technicians, Production Leads and Production Masters

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Communicates company vision and organizational goals and objectives in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Ensures all safety standards/ policies are met. Conducts regular observations for safety compliance and corrects unsafe acts and conditions.
• Monitors employee performance, regularly provides employee feedback, empowers, mentors and coaches employees, delivers performance reviews, and assists employees in setting goals.
• Responsible for employee training and qualifications. Assigns trainers, monitors employee’s progress and makes changes to station skill requirements as needed.
• Executes production design as provided by Cirrus Process Engineering. Communicates back regarding area performance to targets. Works with Process Engineers to correct and continually improve line design.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Sets a standard of teamwork in assigned area; coaches and guides employees, sets plans for improvement, increases production, overcomes obstacles, and achieves on-time delivery with zero defects to internal customers.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Continually strives for process improvement, cost reduction, and labor hour reduction in assigned area. Identifies change initiatives and engages employees in positively implementing and communicating change.
• Works to reduce scrap and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) and works to stay within the guidelines for overtime while monitoring absenteeism.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred from a four-year College, education in a manufacturing field is preferred. Associate’s degree may be considered with additional years of experience in manufacturing leadership.
• 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Cirrus Design's manufacturing processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Internet software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate department needs.
• Courage to resolve complex personnel issues.
• Deliver well thought-out decisions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate effective planning and organizing during chaotic times. Must be able to fill out work instructions properly, understand the planning flow, and adjust and explain the planning procedures.
• Must be able to understand all process specifications and pertinent reference information.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Principles and practices Lean Principles throughout department. (Will be required to lead lean Projects). Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies the 6S principle (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).
• Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties.
• Attention to detail is required and must be able to work as a part of a team.
• May be assigned to different work areas as production needs require.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Develop Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Ensure Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instill Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Persuade: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet, the world’s first single engine