Manufacturing Supervisor - Finish Center - Days

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

HSA/FSA offerings

Well-being program

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Community & engagement

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Duluth, MN seeks a Production Leader to direct and coordinate the production assembly departments, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery. You will train, retain, and support direct labor, execute production designs with Process Engineering, and drive continuous improvements.

The role requires a manufacturing leadership background, strong communication, and Lean 6S experience, with a focus on reducing scrap and NCRs while meeting targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree may be considered with more experience.
• 7 years of related manufacturing leadership experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of Cirrus Design's manufacturing processes preferred
• Proficient with Internet software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; problem solving
• Ability to anticipate department needs and plan effectively; timely decisions
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles; experience leading Lean projects
• Familiar with 6S: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of production assembly departments.
• Ensures safety standards and policies are met.
• Monitors employee performance and training needs.
• Executes production design and communicates with Process Engineering.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on introductions, equipment efficiency, and materials.
• Reviews reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize costs.
• Coaches staff, plans improvements, and aims for on-time, zero-defect delivery.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives and reduces scrap and NCRs.
• Works to control overtime and absenteeism.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

7+ years experience

Lean Manufacturing

6S

Strong communication

Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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. Assigned Production Technicians, Production Leads and Production Masters

Responsibilities

• Communicates company vision and organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensures all safety standards/ policies are met.
• Monitors employee performance.
• 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, set plans for improvement, increase production, overcome obstacles, and achieve on time delivery with zero defects to internal customers.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong problem solver.
• 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, able to understand the planning flow and be able to 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.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $72,075.37/Yr. - USD $108,113.06/Yr.