Department Lead/planner exempt - South Windsor, United States - Pursuit Aerospace

Pursuit Aerospace

Verified Company

South Windsor, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes.

Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

Always Pursuing Better.
Pursuit South Windsor CT is looking for a Department Lead that will oversee the Machining department.

Location:425 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074

Department:
Swirlers

Shift: 2nd (7:00am -3:30pm)

Purpose/ Summary

Primary purpose is to control the flow of work throughout manufacturing, release and monitor work orders throughout the manufacturing cycle, and act as a liaison between the work centers and the customer to ensure ontime delivery of product. Also mentors junior employees and assists with personnel issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Able to identify issues and recommend solutions.
Must interact with employees at all levels and possess good interpersonal skills.
Excellent understanding of all customer requirements pertinent to responsible area.
Review customer schedules to prioritize and release work orders
Expedite parts throughout the manufacturing process acting as liaison between all areas of the business to keep parts moving toward completion
Act as main point of contact for customers.
Responsible for control of inventory including finished goods and WIP
Ensure work centers have updated schedules and monitor compliance
Able to motivate and lead their team. Skilled at mentoring junior employees.
Assists the Business Unit Manager with conducting disciplinary action.
Enforces Whitcraft Policies and Procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook.
Drives Kaizen across flow lines, applies lean principles and one piece flow to meet business needs.
Continuously ensures that work environment is free of safety hazards and compliant with OSHA regulations. Also leads monthly department safety inspections.
Maintains area, equipment, and tooling in a neat, orderly condition including operator maintenance sheets.
Observes all Company policies, rules, and regulations including good housekeeping, safety and security.

Supervisory Responsibilities
***This job does have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a strong team leader.
Demonstrates a flexible style; receptive to changes in ones work environment.
Must have superior analytical skills.
Basic computer and MS Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with planning ERP systems.
Ability to operate and set up CNC Lathe
Comfortable with public speaking

Kaizen Requirements

Comfortable and effective implementing change in an organization.
Participate in Kaizen workshops on and off site.

Adheres to all Core Values (Health and Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Development of People, Integrity, Corporate Citizenship, Continuous Improvement, Respect).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Pursuit Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.