Core Responsibilities:
· Schedule priorities for the responsible work center to drive on time delivery, turnaround time, and sales metrics.
· Allocate resources, both equipment and staff, to daily production assignments.
· Maintain total preventive maintenance (TPM) schedules for all equipment in the assigned work center of responsibility.
· Ensure calibration schedules are met for the work center to maintain compliance with the Barnes Aerospace Quality Management System.
· Train new and existing employees to improve production throughput and staffing capabilities to eliminate single points of failure.
· Uphold a high degree of accountability and commitment for the assigned work zone.
· Manage both planned and unplanned staffing shortages to maximize business output.
· Provide supervisor coverage and support when needed, including attending meetings for supervision/business unit and supervising staff in supervisor absence.
· Identify and report any machine maintenance repairs.
· Promote and support safety compliance.
· Champion continuous improvement initiatives to further position Barnes Aerospace – West Chester Facility.
· Engage with engineering and quality team members to improve operational processes.
· Order and maintain inventory of consumables for the work center.
· Order equipment for staff for the area of responsibility.
· Collaborate and work effectively with all levels of employees and management.
· This position is considered a working team lead.
Qualifications:
· 3+ years in aerospace or high precision manufacturing environment.
· Technical expertise/experience aerospace manufacturing-machining disciplines.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
· Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
· Must be a self-starter who is able to exercise sound judgment and take initiative.
Education Requirements:
· High School Diploma/GED Equivalent