Production Shift Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Shift Supervisor to support operations, provide leadership and ensure proper communication with other Production Shifts.

The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for process assurance by identifying and communication roadblocks, while completing first level of investigation, and support Test Engineering Validation team through technical issues to resolve them.

The selected will work alongside Test Technicians and Test Engineering Validation team to ensure proper flow of test operations to achieve production goals. You will support wherever the need is within the test areas (Payload, Platform, DITL, Final Tests). The Shift Supervisor is the responsible and accountable function to secure production goals are met and roadblocks are mitigated, and human resources are properly managed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Completes tasks according to a defined manufacturing schedule.
• Coordinates day to day activities; expedites and resolves day to day issues.
• Ensure proper communication for smooth transitions between shifts.
• Conduct shift team meetings. Maintain safety topics, review safety books, and take appropriate corrective actions. Participate in accident investigations. Adhere to HSE policies and procedures
• Identifies appropriate resources to resolve routine issues. Reviews short term capacity constraints and makes adjustments as appropriate.
• Maintain housekeeping to meet 5S standards.
• Monitor process controls and KPI's to ensure production goals are meet.
• Gathers non-routine manufacturing and quality data to address special production issues or projects.
• Evaluates data and determines trends, recommends areas of focus and presents options for resolution.
• Coordinates and supports new product launches.
• Provides input on production routings and capacity such as staffing levels, shift options and space requirements.
• Interview and train employees
• Monitors training requirements and assures sufficient cross training to meet production schedule.
• Provides annual budget recommendations and performs routine variance analysis.
• Suggests and implements approved corrective action plan to resolve issues.
• Assists employees in the creation of development plans; works with employees to meet their development needs.
• Communicates work center/department objectives and results; Interfaces with manager on an as needed basis.
• Interprets data and information from multiple sources and takes action; identifies problems or issues; gathers additional data from appropriate areas.
• Recommends actions for resolutions.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelors' degree in Business or related field preferred. At least 3 years' experience in manufacturing/production environment required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior supervision experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing test environment required (automated systems a plus).
• Must be able to review and understand written procedures and technical documents in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and technical.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through notes and emails. Able to capture concise procedures in a written document.
• High level of attention to detail and utilize scientific thought and critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and management.
• Highly proactive and autonomous, a decision maker.
• Proven experience of managing production deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to drive production goals.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong networking and relations building skills.
• Solid understanding of test flow and functional inter-relationships.
• Prior Small satellite manufacturing and test experience preferred.
• Skilled in the use of Outlook, Excel, Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and TEAMS.
• Working knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP system), JIRA, and MES.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends to meet production goals.

Reports to

• This position report to the Head of FLM Ops and is located in Merritt Island, Florida.

Physical Demand

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. Based on the position an employee is occasionally required to stand for an extended period of time; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, bend, twist or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision.
• Personal Protective Equipment many be required including safety shoes and glasses. Other protective equipment may also be necessary based on the specific task
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment can be busy, noisy, and conditions may vary. Also, contains some mechanical and chemical hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HR@airbusus.com.

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