Supervisor, Manufacturing

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The Manufacturing Supervisor will oversee manufacturing operations for a precision machining facility. Supervise and plan work for assigned employees in order to optimize equipment for maximum productivity. Drive all operational activities to achieve on-time delivery while meeting all quality assurance requirements. Manage team members by establishing effective lines of communication. Provide change leadership within the business.

Location: Manchester, CT

This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work of assigned employees including the appropriate management of time while prioritizing the manufacturing of parts and the utilization of equipment
• Maintain product quality and adhere to all quality standards established by both customer requirements and the internal quality system. Improve processes through the use of LEAN and six sigma concepts
• Share knowledge willingly and mentor lower-level employees
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Promote positive employee relations, promote and demand a safe work environment
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and drive adherence to policy and procedure with direct staff
• Collaborate with business unit leaders, engineers, materials, quality control and assigned team members
• Communicate with leadership, planning, other production employees on a continuous basis on all matters that may impact productivity or on-time delivery including shift hand-off needs
• Hire and develop team members that can effectively meet business goals and customer demands
• Facilitate on-the-job training and cross training through work assignments and use of mentoring to provide learning opportunities and maximum use of equipment
• Lead 6Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles within the designated work cells
• Review purchase requests, submit to manager for approval
• Hire and develop team members that can effectively meet business goals and customer demands
• Provide regular performance feedback to assigned employees
• Complete performance reviews
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related filed
• 5 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
• Experience manufacturing parts to demanding quality requirements and specifications
• CAD/CAM experience
• Technical competence in problem solving the manufacture of aerospace components
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints
• Possess solid mathematical and English skills.
• Ability to manage across multiple levels of the organization and lead efforts when needed
• Able to communicate material and train employees in a clear and concise manner either through written or verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.