Manufacturing Supervisor (Fabrication)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Ducommun Incorporated is a technology-driven manufacturing company that designs, engineers, and builds complex electronic systems, large contoured Aero structures, high-reliability engineered products, and aftermarket services for the global aerospace, defense, military, and space markets.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Manufacturing Supervisor (Fabrication) who will lead the fabrication department to efficiently and effectively exceed customer expectations by driving operational excellence.

Generate and coordinate the execution of production schedules, facilitating the processes and procedures to meet quality requirements, and driving continuous improvement through process optimization.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering, manufacturing, or technical field, and relevant experience (preferred)

Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with increasing levels of responsibilities, including supervision and management experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and best practices.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Control and improve operational costs, both direct and indirect, for assigned areas.
• Coordinate with EH&S to foster workplace safety and the enforcement of safety policies and training
• Deliver quality products to meet customer demand, contractual requirements, and business objectives based on schedules
• Develop production and staffing plans in support of manufacturing requirements
• Direct the day-to-day priorities of identified Quality and Process resources to support overarching business requirements
• Effectively utilize and execute continuous improvement activities to reduce cost, improve competitiveness relative to hours-per-unit, cycle times, and required quality in a visual factory.
• Ensure that assigned employees are properly trained/cross-trained and are performing the following expected productivity measures.
• Participate in periodic audits to ensure compliance with company standards. Team with Supply Chain for the maintenance of inventory levels to optimize operating income and drive a competitive position for future business.
• Participate in recruiting, selection, and development of all operations personnel through maintaining discipline and personnel relations, interviewing screened applicants
• Provide input for hiring, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and promotions

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive, and fair manner.
• Able to handle multiple tasks, have good organizational skills, and have a high level of energy.
• Able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer skills-intermediate knowledge of e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Explorer, ERP, Kronos, etc.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
• On-time delivery of quality products based on Corporate and Customer demands
• Control scrap of the assigned area within established limits
• Continued efficiency gains through Continuous Improvement as measured by-
• Hours/unit
• Defects per unit
• Inventory turns
• Budget performance to financial goals

Employer’s Statement

Ducommun Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer.