Carbon Operations Manager Deputy
Safran •
Walton, Kentucky, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; its a passion. Theres the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 Worlds Best
Roles and Responsibilities:
•The Carbon Operations Manager Deputy oversees the carbon manufacturing operation from textile through the high temperature process, manages employees, plans and makes changes according to production schedule, promotes safety, supports and communicates company goals, rules, and standards, to employees
•Ensures that production functions are completed in accordance with established safety, quality, and production standards
•Regulating workflow to ensure maximum production capacity. Monitoring the floor production schedule to ensure that products are completed according to deadlines
•Follow-up and partner with departments to ensure parts and materials are available as well as identifying root causes and implementing countermeasures to minimize customer impact on delivery misses
•Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
•Assures proper deployment of resources and appropriate planning to meet customer requirements
•Analyzes short and long-term industrial capacity to develop a plan that will support current and long-term needs
•Leads the group to foster a strong culture in Quick Response Quality Control and utilizing associated tools (SQDCPI, Root Cause Analysis, and Quick Response Action Plans)
•Leads the carbon operational initiatives to maintain targeted productivity, labor and equipment effectiveness to achieve cost and delivery goals
•Utilize ERP and other resources to gather, analyze, and interpret data to ensure appropriate maintenance, tools, and supplies are available to support production demand while maintaining budgets
•Ensure that work areas are clean, secure, and well maintained (5S)
•Integrate a comprehensive training program, including cross-training, for the carbon operations group to ensure team flexibility and employee development
•Build positive employee relationships based on defined measurable goals, open communication, and participative management
•Oversees production processes, identifies problems, and resolves them quickly and effectively
Job Requirements:
•Set the example and pace for a dynamic, competitive department, and serve as leader, coach, and mentor for employees
•Makes sure the health, safety and environment rules and policies are effectively followed and maintained
•Actively participates in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures
•Assists Senior Management in developing short and long-term goals, objectives, and providing suggestions and recommendations
•Participates in developing Department policies and procedures and ensuring that they support and complement Company-wide strategic objectives
•Conducts performance appraisals as required. Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed
•Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions
•Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management.
•Performs other related duties as required
Required Behavioral Dimensions:
•Individual must be quality oriented and possess problem-solving skills. Individual must also have a strong understanding of production, procedures, standards, and knowledge of Quality Control Standards and systems
•Strong presentation and communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be assertive yet approachable delivering a positive customer service experience
•Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work on multiple activities in various stages of completion
•Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
•Advanced critical thinking skills as well as problem-solving skills
•Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met
•Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members
•\tSolutions-focused, demonstrating the ability to develop and implement strategy balancing analysis with decisiveness while managing and coordinating production processes
Experience/Education/Certification Required:
•\tB.A/B.S Degree (Engineering or related technical field preferred) or must meet the following:
- Minimum (10) years of manufacturing experience
- Minimum (3) years of production management experience
•\tGreen Belt certification. Black Belt certification preferred
•\tAPICS Module 1 (Basic) preferred
•\tAerospace Industry and/or Carbon composite manufacturing experience preferred.
•\tComputer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email, ERP system.
Job Ident #:
146317
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