Manufacturing Manager - Production Supervision

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

This position is responsible for ensuring the safe processing of products that meet customer and Northstar quality requirements in accordance with time standards for her/his assigned area of production.  The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary, and directs the work of 30 employees. This is a full-time position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.

• Establish daily, weekly and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees

• Manage the workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules

• Guide and coach employees while monitoring their productivity

• Oversee safe use of equipment and work environment

• Perform verification of production output according to specifications

• Prepare reports on performance and progress and be able to present them managers

• Maintain communication between management and employees to ensure that necessary policies are understood and followed

• Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements

• Consult new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures

• Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines and company standards

• Maintain a positive work environment for employees

• Help select and recruit staff to fill needed positions within department

• Ensure direct reports are trained and training is documented

• Cross train employees to provide a flexible workforce inside and outside area of responsibility

• Foster a culture of quality and implement identified corrective actions in a timely manner

• Provide required information to the organization to support EH&S, Sales, Quality, SCM & HR

• Maintain accurate employee time records and accurate inventory counts

• Complete projects as assigned as time allows after primary responsibilities are met

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will direct the work of multiple Northstar employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical requirements of this position are listed below.   This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing and typing

• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds

• Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles

• Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise

• The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED                                                                    

Education Required:  Bachelors Degree.  Bachelors degree in business or engineering is preferred

Experience Required: 5 years aerospace experience plus supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Professionalism: approaches others in a tactful and respectful manner; calm under pressure

• Adaptability: adapts to changes in priorities and unexpected events

• Attendance/Punctuality: consistently at work per schedule and on time

• Dependability: follows instructions, meets commitments

• Able to effectively manage people to ensure timely completion of task while building a team environment

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment

Salary : $92,182 - $153,890