Title:  Sr. Supervisor, Operations Management

Job Title: Sr. Supervisor, Operations Management

Job Code: 29854

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: 

The Sr. Supervisor, Operations Management is responsible for planning, controlling, measuring, and coordinating all aspects of their assigned product line(s) on 2nd shift in order to meet external and internal requirements.  Lead a diverse cross-functional team and run complex projects to meet commitments in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost targets.  Continually increase profitability, efficiency, safety, and quality of a product line(s). Communicates with parties inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret policies, practices, and procedures. Makes moderate improvements to processes, systems, and solutions. Plans and establishes operational objectives for a team with moderate impact on department results. Understands basic management approaches and has proficient knowledge of job area.

Essential Functions: 

• Managing direct reports to ensure schedules for the product line(s) are achieved. This includes ensuring that the product line(s) are properly staffed in accordance with program requirements
• Ensuring employee safety throughout the operation process, developing/enhancing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) where required
• Champion safety and 5S+1 initiatives to drive an improved culture for product line(s)
• Effectively collaborates and communicates across functional departments to ensure an efficient transition of hardware through the factory
• Eliminate waste, utilizing lean manufacturing principles, resulting in improved efficiency, lead time reductions, and process improvements
• Lead product line Gemba process and strive for 100% engagement of the staff
• Create a team environment, leading to Lean 2 Second improvements to increase profitability and improve lead-times
• Develop, maintain and update capacity, capital and resource (manpower, equipment, tools) planning inputs that ensure product line execution capability
• Monitor failure trends and quality defects and drive resolutions that achieve a “zero” defect culture with no escapes to our customers

• Analyze product line operations (daily, weekly, monthly) and initiate timely corrective actions to ensure efficient production flow and achievement of product line goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.

• Experience in Material Planning and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is a plus
• Experience with (or understanding) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Experience managing production programs involving the build, integration and test of electronic and/or electromechanical systems
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong interpersonal Skills
• Strong business acumen – understands big picture
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and communication skills

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