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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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