Manufacturing Supervisor-Fabrication

Manufacturing Supervisor-Fabrication

The Manufacturing Supervisor is a key part of the CTP management team reporting directly to the
Performance Center Director. This
individual will be tasked with leading the fabrication department to
efficiently and effectively exceed customer expectations by driving operational
excellence. This will be achieved by generating and coordinating the execution
of production schedules, facilitating the processes and procedures to meet
quality requirements, and driving continuous improvement through process
optimization.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Certified Thermoplastics site specializes in the extrusion of engineered thermoplastic resins, compounds and alloys, including high temperature resins, flame retardant, low smoke and fume resins, glass and carbon reinforced compounds that add strength and static dissipation properties, and chemical resistance for use in harsh environments.

Job Summary

• Deliver quality products to meet customer demand, contractual requirements and business objectives based on schedules
  
• 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.
  
• Control and improve operational costs, both direct and indirect for assigned areas.
  
• Participate in periodic audits to ensure compliance to company standards Team with Supply Chain for the maintenance of inventory levels to optimize operating income and drive a competitive position for future business.
• 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
  
• Ensure that assigned employees are properly trained / cross-trained and are performing in accordance with expected productivity measures.
  
• 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
  
• Coordinate with EH&S to foster workplace safety and enforcement of safety policies and training

Required Skills and Qualifications

• On-time delivery of quality product based on Corporate and Customer demands
  
• Control scrap of 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
    
• Ability to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive, and fair manner.
  
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
  
• Able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to details
  
• Able to handle multiple tasks, have good organizational skills and a high level of energy.
  
• Computer skills-intermediate knowledge of e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Explorer, ERP, Kronos etc.
  
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience and Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering, manufacturing or a technical field and relevant experience preferred.
• Five (5) to Ten (10) years experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with increasing levels of responsibilities including supervision and management experience.
  
• Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and best-practices.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

26381 Ferry Ct
Santa Clarita, California, 91350
United States