PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Foremost Our Mission statement:

At Thrush Aircraft we will build the safest, most dependable aircraft in the industry, use only the best components and craftsmanship. Ensure a lifetime of productivity and value for our customers. In doing so all employees will have these values at work and at home, Trustworthy, Hardworking, Innovative, and Fun.

In a Nutshell :

To be able to read and understand Engineering Drawings, and process specs. To be able to train employees in the best means to manufacture and assemble the components that make up the airplane that conform to our type design and engineering drawing. Must be able to communicate and show examples on the best technique and use of tools needed for the job. To meet schedule delivery dates and deadlines with all means possible. To assure all wings and control surfaces are built and delivered with Thrush Aircraft Value. Note that although this role description includes your primary responsibilities, it is not inclusive. Your role is, in fact, to support all other functions within the Thrush organization.

Things you need to know to Succeed:

• You must be able to read and understand blue print, process specs, Q.C. manuals, and production planning.
• You must keep up with any type design changes.
• You must be able to communicate to all managers when a problem arises and the means it will be corrected.
• You must make sure your area is always within the guidelines of the Q.C. manual and be responsive to FAA audits and suggestions.

This is What You Do as a Production Supervisor:

• You must make sure your direct reports are in their assigned areas and being productive.
•  Update ADP every week with employee time. Schedule vacation for each employee and yourself as to not disrupt the production flow for your department.
• You will be responsible for carrying out monthly one and one’s with your direct reports. You are also responsible for the hiring and dismissing of employees with the help of human resource department.
• You will be responsible for communicating on a daily basis if the department is on schedule or if you have an issue.
• You must work with the Q.C. department on getting all tools and assembly fixtures calibrated to not disrupt the area.  
• You must make sure all manufacturing orders are signed off and complete.
• You must be able to communicate with other area supervisors when an issue arises.
• You must make sure at all times your area is clean and your employees are working within the company safety guidelines

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There Are Some Basic Skills You Need To Be Effective at your Job. They Include:

• Communication (writing, speaking, and listening) Computer skills including but not limited to Thrush Aircraft current software package. Also must have working knowledge of Excel, Word, Email, etc.
• You must be able to track all scrap components, and rework from your assigned area and help determine the root cause.
• You must have knowledge of the manufacturing process. To be able to lead by example and improve the processes in your areas.
• You must have some degree of problem solving and be able to accept change in the schedule and the overall business plan.
• You must be able to use the inventory location file and schedule for your area.
• The ability to show that you are a team player and willing to help other departments when they are behind, working on new products, or need training.

You are Responsible for Serving These External Customers by Doing The following:

• You must work with the department supervisors on their schedule for them to deliver you the parts that are needed in the correct order.

You Are Responsible For Maintaining And Improving These Business Systems:

• The manufacturing process for your department.

The Reporting Relationship Is As Follows:

• Operations Manager.

You Should Look To These People To Receive Coaching:

• Q.C. Manager
• Other areas supervisors
• Production Control

Here’s The Criteria We’ll Be Using to Evaluate Your Performance:

• Attendance both absentee and Tardiness.
• Your ability to work with fellow employees, in your department and others.
• Your attitude and ability to accept change and follow procedures.
• The department schedules and the accuracy that the wings and control surfaces were delivered.
• Your skills and what you need to succeed.
• Your ability to work to a deadline and organizational skills.

You Will Be Expected To Make These Short-Term Contributions:

• To maintain and improve the manufacturing process.
• To help establish workflow patterns to help with your department and less handling of inventory.
• To maintain and improve the work schedule for your department.

You Will Be Expected To Make These Long-Term Contributions:

• Work with the engineering department on MRB items to help eliminate loss of time and material.
• Monitor Scrap and Rework report to be shared with all departments in an effort to help eliminate both.
• Monitor labor collection reports to assure efficiencies within the department.
• Work with Engineering and other departments on product improvements and new projects.