LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA · 1 month ago
PRODUCTION UNIT MANAGER
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expLISI Aerospace is a prominent player in the aerospace value chain, focusing on high-tech metal components for aircraft safety and performance. The Production Unit Manager will oversee production activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance with quality and safety standards while leading a team to meet production goals.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensures production goals are met within the assigned production unit(s) in order to meet production unit goals and deadlines
Manage the daily production unit meeting (Problem Solving Management). Ensure that all HSE, quality, production problems are resolved during production unit meetings and address results vs. KPI’s with cross functional departments
Responsible for directing and managing Production Group Supervisors and other department employees as needed; provide the necessary tools, knowledge, and support to ensure success in their job
Develop as needed a vision, strategy, and key objectives inline with the Company’s goals and having the leadership skills to 'lead by example' the execution efforts against these key objectives
Ensure within reason that assignments, tasks assigned, concerns affecting quality of the product, and established agreed upon objectives are completed on time or in those cases they can not, notifying supervision
Provides insightful leadership that generally creates positive morale
Assigns machines and manpower to meet production schedules and provide on-time delivery to customers
Manage the manufacturing of products to meet deadlines and production goals
Manages production to meet monthly budgets
Organize process data using tools such as 8D, 5S, Kaizen, Lean, Six-Sigma (DMAIC), VSM, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to reduce process variation and improve quality and throughput
Responsible for preventive maintenance and machine uptime
Devise Departmental Action Plans that support achievement of the Company’s and Department’s long-term goals and objectives
Assigns and schedules work to production employees, including supervisors and manufacturing engineering
Observes equipment usage and employee quality of work and takes corrective action when necessary
Monitors tools, material, quality and production
Drives corrective actions and confirms full cycle of problem solving and prevention
Organize and maintain high standards of performance, quality and customer service for the production unit
Responsible for implementing company policies and guidelines as prescribed by management
Implement and maintain training for job related functions
Interview, evaluate, hire, train, motivate, supervise and discipline all personnel under direct supervision
Performs personnel functions; Coaches for improved performance, identifies/develops high potential employees, conducts performance evaluations, disciplinary action and recommends compensation increases within company guidelines
Ensure all people placed under their assigned area of responsibility, or all persons who may be affected by equipment or processes placed under their responsibility are complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local and State government, and LISI Aerospace policies, procedures and plans
All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times. Responsible for the safety program implementation of all Factory personnel
All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately
Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results
Other duties may be assigned
Makes decisions based on what is best for the Company, the stockholders, and employees
Ensures responses to internal and external customers are complete and timely. Takes appropriate corrective actions to change content or timeliness of response as necessary
Leads employees within the established Company rules (Action Plans, Performance Management Systems, Legal requirements, etc…) to maintain a positive working environment building a culture of accountability and productivity
Conducts all business activities with the highest ethical standards. Ensures decision making is objective avoiding any kind of conflict of interest or the appearance of conflict of interest
Exemplifies Company guiding principles in decision making
Embraces and implements the Company Health, Safety and Environmental culture and practices
Works collaboratively with internal and external customers
Participates and ensures implementation of Continuous Improvement culture and applies Six Sigma and Lean concepts to product development and departmental management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university required in related field (Mechanical Engineering preferred) with a minimum of 7 years management experience in manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven ability to lead effectively in a diverse environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Certification and/or experience in the following; 8D, 5S, Kaizen, Lean, Six-Sigma (DMAIC), VSM, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Knowledge of manufacturing methods, Operation management, process improvement, and industrialization
Experience managing projects / action plans
Advanced knowledge of database software; internet software; and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Evidence of 'US person' is required under ITAR
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
401K Matching
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
Education Reimbursement
Company
LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA
Have you ever wondered what an aircraft is made of? Follow us and find out how we – LISI AEROSPACE – design and manufacture high tech fasteners and structural components used in airframes and aircraft engines.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Reyes
Chief Executive Officer
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