Supervisor, Manufacturing

Pursuit Aerospace; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking a Supervisor for its precision machining facility. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage a team, and ensure adherence to quality standards and safety protocols, while driving improvements in productivity and performance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience required.
• Experience with quality requirements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work for assigned employees.
• Maintain product quality and optimize equipment usage.
• Drive adherence to safety and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

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About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Supervisor will the shift manufacturing operations for a precision machining facility. Supervise and plan work for assigned employees in order to optimize equipment for maximum productivity. Drive all operational activities to achieve on-time delivery while meeting all quality assurance requirements. Manage team members by establishing effective lines of communication. Provide change leadership within the business.

Location: Manchester, CT

This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work of assigned employees including the appropriate management of time while prioritizing the manufacturing of parts and the utilization of equipment
• Maintain product quality and adhere to all quality standards established by both customer requirements and the internal quality system. Improve processes through the use of LEAN and six sigma concepts
• Share knowledge willingly and mentor lower level employees
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Promote positive employee relations, promote and demand a safe work environment
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and drive adherence to policy and procedure with direct staff
• Collaborate with business unit leaders, engineers, materials, quality control and assigned team members
• Communicate with leadership, planning, other production employees on a continuous basis on all matters that may impact productivity or on-time delivery including shift hand-off needs
• Hire and develop team members that can effectively meet business goals and customer demands
• Facilitate on-the-job training and cross training through work assignments and use of mentoring to provide learning opportunities and maximum use of equipment
• Lead 6Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles within the designated work cells
• Review purchase requests, submit to manager for approval
• Hire and develop team members that can effectively meet business goals and customer demands
• Provide regular performance feedback to assigned employees
• Complete performance reviews
• Other job related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related filed
• 5 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
• Experience manufacturing parts to demanding quality requirements and specifications
• CAD/CAM experience
• Technical competence in problem solving the manufacture of aerospace components
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints
• Possess solid mathematical and English skills.
• Ability to manage across multiple levels of the organization and lead efforts when needed
• Able to communicate material and train employees in a clear and concise manner either through written or verbal instructions.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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