Aerospace Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Production Supervisor 2nd shift to join our team in Grand Prairie! As a Production Supervisor, you will coordinate the production processes and lead any troubleshooting, scheduling, and supply chain activities across cell areas. You will be an integral part of the operation and have extensive interaction with production staff and key leadership members of the plant.

This is an onsite position at our Grand Prairie, TX facility. This is a 2nd shift role, with a typical schedule being Monday Friday, approximately 1:00pm 9:30pm, though some extended hours or Saturdays may be required. You will report to the Plant 2 Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieves all production objectives through accurate planning to meet production schedules and deliver high-quality products that meet specifications and PPG's standards.
• Supervises the shift production teams and ensures that each team member adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Review work instructions to ensure shop floor operators have accurate and complete instructions and, if necessary, recommend changes.
• Identifies and/or tackles problems related to production process/flow and provides production reports to assist process improvement.
• Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to improve efficiency.
• Help set daily/weekly goals with the scheduling team and communicate any/all blockers.
• Coordinates and communicates requirements with Procurement to ensure that materials are purchased or expedited in the appropriate quantities and timeframe to meet production needs.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning staffing; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; supervising progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Perform root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing supervision experience.
• Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100) and military specifications.
• Understanding of airworthiness requirements and military aerospace standards.
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving the total cost equation.
• May need to work some Saturdays, minor variation in the schedule(s), and additional hours as needed.
• Experience with complex transparency or optical systems manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with fighter aircraft components or defense contracting preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced coatings systems and aerospace transparencies preferred.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

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