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Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the daily management of a fabrication or sub-assembly production area including the management of SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost). The candidate will direct and support the hourly employees to achieve production targets and overall Company goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeps accurate and timely records on all employees and programs for their department.
• Supervise, coach, and support all direct reports
• Ensures prompt, cost-effective, and on time delivery of finished products to customers
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments to ensure top quality and service is provided to customers
• Actively uses visual management to monitor day to day productivity on the floor and is able to quickly identify potential issues that may disrupt flow
• Formulates and instills standard manufacturing practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs, and production figures
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned
• Comprehend and execute the Union agreement
• Consistently uses daily management to ensure continuous flow through their area for 1st and 2nd shift
• Enforces safety regulations; promotes all safety programs
• Uses Problem Solving Process to identify root cause of an issue and works to assign proper team to implement countermeasure in assembly, welding and fabrication of components, sub-assemblies or final assemblies
• Supervises installation and maintenance of all equipment used in manufacturing
• Defines and recommends production objectives through development of short and long term goals

Education and Experience

• Experience in a collective bargaining environment and with lean manufacturing is highly desirable
• 2-3 years of Supervisory experience, preferable in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment
• A High School Diploma

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

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

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Metal Forming (Shear, Punch, Brake Press, Bending)
• Other (Oven-Bake, Autoclave, Insulation)
• Metal Fitting (Alignment, Welding)
• Sub-assembly Test (Dye Pen, X-Ray, Water)
• Metal Machining (CNC)
• Bellows forming
• Composite Fabrication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

Ability to oversee, monitor and lead employees to ensure goals are met successfully.

Core Behaviors

• Accountability
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Communication
• Sense of Urgency
• Persistence

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Talk and Listen Frequently
• Push and pull 35 lbs.
• Bend Occasionally
• Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
• Frequent Use of Computer Monitor
• Lift up to 35 lbs.

Benefits we are proud to offer you:

• Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Short Term Disability
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• On-site Cafeteria
• Paid Vacation

Arrowhead Products is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Arrowhead Products is a drug free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random testing. EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.

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