POSITION SUMMARY
Directs and coordinates personnel, activities concerned with assembly, interiors, paint/sealant and/or flight preparation of the aircraft - assuring the proper utilization of the available resources and products to be delivered as scheduled to customers within planned safety, quality and required cost.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure production outputs in compliance with Production Plan and Embraer standards for safety, quality and cost.
- Manage behavior of people within responsibility and support their continuous professional development.
- Ensures that Air Safety is a priority inside the area and all the tasks performed by the team.
- Hire, train, and evaluate staff to Embraer’s expected standards.
- Ensure team has the proper tools, training and materials to complete work assignments.
- Provide input for and assist in evaluating potential events that can impact schedule and or performance.
- Assist the Operations Managers in developing strategies and projects to continuously improve production activities.
- Assist the quality team to track and report technical issues and implement preventive/corrective actions.
- Maintain management tools and reports to monitor performance related to budget and schedule.
- Communicates area objectives, company policies, and procedures to employees. Ensures that employment law, health and safety guidelines are followed; and all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure all Embraer policies and procedures are adhered to, including, but not limited to: Foreign Object Elimination, Tool Control, Personal Protective Equipment, Attendance, etc.
- Interact with customers and customer support personnel, as required.
- Potentially supervise 20+ employees and contractors in a department.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience:
- BS in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management or a related field is preferred.
- Prefer five (5) or more years working in a manufacturing/aviation environment. Prefer three (3) or more years in a leadership role.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Self-starter, passionate, high-performer, etc.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Solid knowledge of Lean Production Concepts.
- Solid working knowledge of aircraft certification and maintenance requirements – strongly preferred.
- Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
- Able to build, motivate, train, coach, and manage teams.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Flexible work schedule to support delivery process.
- Proficient in MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; MES; and SAP.
- Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
- Able to build, motivate, train, coach, and manage teams.
- Able to present to customers, leadership and staff.
Working Conditions / Environment/Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
- Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts as needed.
- Ability to periodically work outdoors exposed to the elements
- Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations, if a requirement of DOT regulations.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand, walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- May be required, on occasion, to be in a small confined area.
GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
- Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
- Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
- Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
- Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
- Satisfies work schedule requirements.
- The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
