Value Stream Leader - 2nd Shift, Aircraft Production

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS seeks a Leader Value Stream for 2nd Shift to supervise production teams in the aircraft completion process, plan and control manpower costs, and maintain quality, safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, daily team meetings, and collaboration with the Value Stream Manager on budgets and production metrics. A bachelor’s degree is preferred; five years manufacturing or supervisory experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience and/or relative supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assigns team members to production operations in line with schedules.
• Responsible for safety, quality, meeting schedules and efficiency of operations.
• Daily interaction with team members regarding workmanship, efficiencies and safe working conditions as well as identifying ergonomic opportunities.
• Implements lean manufacturing processes and practices as well as coordinates all Area Team Development events for area of responsibility.
• Holds weekly team meetings to communicate items such as general communication and resolving programs.
• Assists the Value Stream Manager in monitoring daily production operations through continuing efficiency, aircraft production and budget reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS seeks a Leader Value Stream for 2nd Shift to supervise production teams in the aircraft completion process, plan and control manpower costs, and maintain quality, safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, daily team meetings, and collaboration with the Value Stream Manager on budgets and production metrics. A bachelor’s degree is preferred; five years manufacturing or supervisory experience required.