GKN Aerospace

Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

GKN Aerospace  •  $86k - $107k/yr  •  Garden Grove, CA (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced manufacturing operations supervisor (Team Leader) to join our team. In this role, you will lead a talented group of manufacturing professionals, driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. If you are passionate about aerospace and defense, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a knack for leadership, and are a self-starting problem solver we want to hear from you!

Salary: $85,898.00 - $107,372.00

Job Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a highly engaged team; ensure they have what they need to be successful; and keep them safe in order to deliver the highest quality aerospace transparencies on time to our customers.
  • Create and sustain a culture aligned with our "Great Place to Grow" values by role-modeling behaviors, motivating, and recognizing team contributions.
  • Supervise the daily activities of assigned staff to ensure that the manufacture and control of parts, products, and materials conform to established quality and production standards.
  • Lead teams to understand and achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.
  • Execute Daily Management and Standardized Work through Leader Standard Work.
  • Be open and honest in performance appraisals, supporting and coaching individuals to close performance gaps.
  • Provide opportunities for team members to leverage their strengths and pursue personal development.
  • Ensure a safety-first mindset and compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
  • Collaborate with other Team Leaders for optimal performance outcomes.
  • Drive team engagement and follow through on engagement actions.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Export Control regulations.

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Management or related fields.
  • Experience supervising and leading production personnel.
  • Experience leading teams in a unionized environment.
  • Potential to lead, engage, train, and develop direct reports.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.
  • Aerospace supply chain experience.
  • Passion for the aerospace industry.
GKN Aerospace

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Birmingham, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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