SUMMARY

The Production Group Supervisor II will oversee and coordinate activities within their assigned production group(s) in an efficient manner to achieve the optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes methods in accordance with product specifications, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) and quality standards. The individual ensures that company policies and guidelines are accurately interpreted and implemented. Will coordinate and oversee the activities of Production Group Supervisor I duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

• Ensures production goals are met within the assigned production group(s) in order to meet production unit goals and deadlines.

• Inspects products to verify conformance to quality specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines as needed.

• Supports the production unit action plans in order to achieve the company's long-term goals and objectives.

Assigns and schedules work to the assigned production group(s) in coordination with other supervisors and production unit support team. Coordinates and oversees activities of lower level supervisors.

Recommends and schedules overtime of team members for the assigned production group when necessary to achieve production goals.

• Reports preventive maintenance and machine downtime concerns to the maintenance support team.

• Ensures that all manufacturing and HSE concerns are resolved or communicated to the production unit team.

• Executes corrective actions to team members as required per company policy.

• Responsible for adhering and implementing company policies and guidelines as prescribed by management

• Ensures assigned team members are utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other tools to manage their quality output.

• Responsible for staff development, assessments, and ensures new team members selected to join the organization have the training and development necessary to integrate them into our continuous improvement culture.

• Responsible for the supporting and implementing company safety programs.

• Responsible for coaching team members for improved performance, conducts performance evaluations, and recommends compensation reviews within company guidelines.

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

• Maintaining a working knowledge of ISO policies, procedures, and directives.

• Works with a certain degree of creativity and latitude as required.

• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams and ensure support teams have clear objectives to complete needed tasks on time.

• 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.

• Responsible for attending all HSE training courses as required and adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements and safe operating procedures at all times.

• 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.

• Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as EMS and recycling opportunities to elimination of production waste

• Other duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches technical and production data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills - Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, and use shop and measuring tools.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises team members within assigned production group; Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; HSE responsibility; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of Supervisory experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment is preferred.
• A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing procedures. Ability to write reports and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers, as needed.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Computer Skills

Advanced knowledge of department programs (i.e. Statistical Process Control & Shop Floor System), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge with company Timekeeping System.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• Evidence of "US person" is required under ITAR
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.