General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Production/Assembly Supervisor III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 11+ years in production, focusing on complex manufacturing techniques.
  • Extensive technical knowledge of production/assembly practices.
  • Demonstrated customer-focused problem-solving skills.
  • Strong analytical and communication abilities for documenting and reporting findings.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for influencing and guiding employees of all levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and schedules.
  • Capability to represent the company on external projects; proficient in computer use.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead production and assembly staff across various locations.
  • Oversee the design and construction of necessary tooling for production.
  • Serve as the primary contact for production with planning, quality, and engineering teams.
  • Review work orders and blueprints to discern material and operational requirements.
  • Interpret and recommend modifications to plans, policies, and production schedules.
  • Coordinate work assignments and ensure accurate time tracking.
  • Consult on long-term objectives and goals for the production group.
  • Recommend improvements in production methods and equipment performance.
  • Manage configuration changes in products and support field operations.
  • Ensure compliance with laws and safety practices during production.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Work within a collaborative team-focused environment.
  • Engagement in complex projects with external partnerships.
  • Provision of resources for maintaining a safe workplace.
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Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing day to day production and developmental programs. Develops and manages activities for the manufacturing and assembly area. Establishes operating policies and procedures and interprets, executes and recommends modifications to organizational policies. Manages activities of the production process, including supervising personnel, assigning work, and coordinating product flow through the production and final assembly phases.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervises and leads production and assembly staff in various locations through all phases of production. Provides leadership, guidance, and coaching to manufacturing personnel.
  • Oversees the design and building of tooling needed for the production process.
  • Represents the production and assembly group with planning, test, quality, production control and engineering staff. Acts as primary contact for the group with outside vendors and customers regarding projects, operations, scheduling and contractual requirements.
  • Supervises the review of work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type and sequence of operations required. Ensures adequate usage and supply of all production materials and tooling.
  • Interprets, executes and recommends plans, policies, procedures and schedules.
  • Supervises the scheduling and coordination of work assignments. Ensures accurate time charging.
  • Consults on the development of over-all objectives and long term goals of the group.
  • Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Develops and oversees changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the departments.
  • Oversees configuration changes in the product and supports field upgrades and operations.
  • 1Manages and participates in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of employees.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work and lead the workplace in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and eleven or more years of progressive professional experience in a production related environment emphasizing complex manufacturing and assembly techniques. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must demonstrate extensive technical knowledge of production and assembly concepts and practices, and the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and staff to meet established milestones.
  • Must be customer focused and possess the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of highly complex matters of diverse scope.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including senior management and external parties.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • The ability to initiate, plan, and manage multiple projects or programs, budgets and schedules.
  • The ability to manage multiple shifts.
  • The ability to represent the company on external projects; and excellent computer skills.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
  • The ability to work extended hours is essential as is the ability to travel as required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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