Aerospace Production Supervisor

Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Operations, as a Production Supervisor you will serve as a vital link between Prime Aerospace customers and their supplier base. Relying on their supply chain management expertise, assess suppliers’ performance, formulate root cause and corrective action plans to address systemic issues impacting performance, evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing processes for quality assurance, explore potential process improvements with suppliers, and gauge suppliers’ capabilities to support new customer products and programs. Proactively work with suppliers and customers to implement business process improvement measures.

Job Responsibilities

• Review process and flow of products through the suppliers manufacturing shop from the raw material phase through manufacturing, quality, shipping, and delivery to the customer
• Identify systemic causes for poor delivery/quality performance and develop supplier improvement plans. Facilitate and conduct Supplier Health Assessments, Capacity Analysis, and Rate Readiness
• Drive actions to mitigate potential delivery delays by utilizing industry-standard problem-solving techniques, identifying risks, performing root cause analysis, and development of recovery plans to bring shipments back in-line with customer requirements
• Provide expert assessments and advice to suppliers and customers on suppliers’ delivery performance, quality assurance, process improvements, and expansion capabilities
• Create daily status reports and communicate actions and plans to all stakeholders with our customers, prime aerospace manufacturers, throughout the day
• Prepare presentations and lead meetings
• Undertake special projects as required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responsiveness to abnormalities
• Ensure effective employee relations, coaching, and employment development
• Create a positive culture focused on metrics and progressing business unit forward through group participation and ownership of project pipeline and business unit as a whole
• Responsible for putting safety first
• Facilitate quality and productivity to achieve positive results in all areas
• Develop and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Understand and communicate quality specifications required by customers to staff
• Utilize LEAN management within your business unit
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Comply with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
• Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by Management
• Focus on Delivery, Cost (earn/spend), Throughput
• Display positive attitude towards employees and peers to aid in forging a metric driven culture
• Participate in overall scrap and rework reduction
• Acquire additional certifications and credentials as required for work or career development
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Supplier health assessments, Production Rate Readiness, and Rate Readiness assessments
• Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T
• MS Office
• Strong commitment and focus on safety
• Strong verbal, written and communication skills
• Project management, time management, problem solving and organization
• Fluent English – reading and writing is required
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

General Requirements

• Ability to work overtime
• Excellent Attendance
• Ability to work at the Bloomington facility
• Work as an effective team member and lead other team members
• Lead Assessments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Fluent English – reading and writing is required
• Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening
• Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
• ASQ or equivalent professional certifications such as CQE, CQT, CQA, CMQ, CSQP
• Six Sigma Black Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
• Proficient with Lean Management techniques (C.I., 6S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke), ability to gather and employ data to meet operational goals in metric driven environment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Auto Insurance
• Safety Glasses: Needed in all areas of the plant
• Steel toe shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (i.e., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, etc.)
• 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace
• LEAN/Six Sigma experience preferred
• Root cause analysis and corrective action
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Effective communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Any combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Requirements

• Prior practical experience and implementation of Quality Engineering tools and systems such as: DOE, FMEA, SPC, RCCA, APQP, PPAP, controls plans, material control, process control, systems performance, and product evaluation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Vision: Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.

Environment: Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers.

Other Factors: Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded boots on the ground business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our Customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.