Production Supervisor at Recaro Aircraft Seating in Ft Worth, TX

Position Summary: To direct all aspects of the assembly line in a manner that insures the production process, quality and final product meet FAA and other approved specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Oversee and supervise the Production department activities while supporting Leads in the daily tasks.
• Manage the payroll and timesheets for all the non-exempt employees as needed.
• Manage shopfloor boards data including the production schedule and any other source of performance/info charts related to the production department.
• Coordinates with Engineering to ensure Engineering issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Coordinates with production planning to ensure that control sheets are received according to the production plan. Review for accuracy and advise planning if changes are needed
• Coordinates with Logistics and Purchasing to ensure that material flow is constant
• Coordinate inspection flow with the QA department to ensure an efficient and timely line movement.
• Follow up with the Line DPU’s and support in corrective actions. Also, look after unresolved quality criteria issues and coordinate for resolution.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and line leads the movements of employees when needed.
• Coordinate interdepartmental meetings to mitigate issues and make sure the assigned actions are on track.
• Analyze assembly performance, training, efficiency and attendance.
• Follow up with open MRB’s and contact the respective department for a timely handling of it.
• Attend to departmental meetings and moderate as needed.
• Audit Line processes and provide guidance to maintain the compliance.
• Evaluate operator performance daily and make recommendations for improvement to the Production Manager
• Coach employees as needed and perform 1 on 1’s.
• Evaluate subordinates and keep records of performance.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and disciplining assembly operators in coordination with the Production Manager and Human Resources.
• Support line leads in the daily operational challenges.
• Participate in process improvements projects and promote the continuous improvement approach on the Lines and with your subordinates.
• Initiate and manage corrective actions for line issues (5 why’s, problem solving process, etc.)
• Support Lean and 5S initiatives
• Ensure company guidelines and safety policies are followed

Qualifications:

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.

Education/Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Admin, Manufacturing or in related field preferred; or 4+ years of Production/ Assembly experience
• 5-7 years related experience with a combination of associate's degree education in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEMs) related fields.

Experience:

• Must be able to read, write and interpret technical drawings and instructions
• Experience with PC’s and associated software
• Knowledge of assembly procedures required; seat assembly preferred
• Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks
• Ability to solve problems with little or no guidance
• Ability to organize teams to effectively accomplish organizational goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule