What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production/Assembly Supervisor position at General Atomics and Affiliated Companies?
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
This position is responsible for managing day to day production and developmental programs. Develops and manages activities for the manufacturing and assembly area. Establishes operating policies and procedures and interprets, executes and recommends modifications to organizational policies. Manages activities of the production process, including supervising personnel, assigning work, and coordinating product flow through the production and final assembly phases.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for managing day to day production and developmental programs. Develops and manages activities for the manufacturing and assembly area. Establishes operating policies and procedures and interprets, executes and recommends modifications to organizational policies. Manages activities of the production process, including supervising personnel, assigning work, and coordinating product flow through the production and final assembly phases.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises and leads production and assembly staff in various locations through all phases of production. Provides leadership, guidance, and coaching to manufacturing personnel.
- Oversees the design and building of tooling needed for the production process.
- Represents the production and assembly group with planning, test, quality, production control and engineering staff. Acts as primary contact for the group with outside vendors and customers regarding projects, operations, scheduling and contractual requirements.
- Supervises the review of work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type and sequence of operations required. Ensures adequate usage and supply of all production materials and tooling.
- Interprets, executes and recommends plans, policies, procedures and schedules.
- Supervises the scheduling and coordination of work assignments. Ensures accurate time charging.
- Consults on the development of over-all objectives and long term goals of the group.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Develops and oversees changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the departments.
- Oversees configuration changes in the product and supports field upgrades and operations.
- 1Manages and participates in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of employees.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work and lead the workplace in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and thirteen or more years of progressive professional experience in a production related environment emphasizing complex manufacturing and assembly techniques. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must demonstrate extensive technical knowledge of production and assembly concepts and practices, and the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and staff to meet established milestones.
- Must be customer focused and possess the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of highly complex matters of diverse scope.
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including senior management and external parties.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- The ability to initiate, plan, and manage multiple projects or programs, budgets and schedules.
- The ability to manage multiple shifts.
- The ability to represent the company on external projects; and excellent computer skills.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
- The ability to work extended hours is essential as is the ability to travel as required.
Job Category
Manufacturing
Experience Level
Supervisory
Workstyle
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
116,480
Pay Range High
208,505
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
No
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Secret