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This leader drives standard work, coordinates resources across cells (e.g., CNC machining, grinding, inspection, secondary ops), and models a results-driven, people-first culture.People Leadership & Culture• Lead, coach, and develop a team of leads and operators; conduct daily stand-ups, Gemba walks, and regular 1:1s.• Set clear performance expectations; give timely feedback, recognition, and corrective coaching.• Build a reliable staffing plan: coordinate assignments, breaks, rotations, and cross-training to cover demand.• Foster an inclusive, respectful environment for a diverse workforce (including ESL team members).• Upholds company policies and values.Safety, Quality & Compliance• Own daily safety: enforce PPE/housekeeping, safe machine operation, and incident/near-miss reporting.• Ensure work is performed to spec: drawings, routings, and control plans; support in-process inspections.• Partner with Quality to contain defects, complete 8D/5-Why investigations, and prevent recurrence.• Support compliance with ISO/AS quality systems and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.Production Execution• Translate the production schedule into actionable plans by cell/line; balance labor and machine capacity.• Monitor hour-by-hour performance and remove roadblocks to hit OEE, throughput, and on-time delivery targets.• Escalate equipment downtime; coordinate with Maintenance for rapid response and preventive maintenance windows.• Verify material availability and WIP flow; maintain accurate transactions and FIFO discipline.Continuous Improvement• Drive daily problem solving and kaizen: waste walks, SMED/setup reduction, visual management, 5S.• Standardize best practices into work instructions; ensure training and certification are kept current.• Use data (scrap, rework, cycle times, labor efficiency) to prioritize improvements and sustain results.Systems & Communication• Use ERP/MES to manage labor reporting, dispatch lists, inventory moves, and schedule attainment.• Provide clear shift handoffs and concise status updates to leadership.Success Metrics (KPIs)• Safety: TRIR/near-miss participation, 5S audit scores• Quality: First-pass yield, scrap/rework rates, customer rejects• Delivery: Schedule attainment, on-time to promise, queue/backlog health• Productivity: Labor efficiency, OEE/uptime, setup time reduction• People: Turnover, attendance, training/cross-skill coverage, engagement indicators5+ years in high-volume precision manufacturing; 2+ years leading teams in a multi-cell environment.• Working knowledge of CNC machining and/or grinding; comfortable reading blueprints and using basic metrology.• Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience preferred.• Demonstrated experience with lean/continuous improvement (5S, standard work, visual mgmt, PDCA/8D, SMED).• Proficiency with ERP/MES and MS Office; able to interpret schedules, routings, and quality data.• Strong communication and coaching skills; able to lead a diverse, multilingual workforce.• Proven track record of meeting SQDC targets while developing people.• Nice to have: Aerospace/defense customer experience; ISO/AS system familiarity; bilingual English/Spanish or other language.Work Environment & Physical Requirements• Manufacturing floor environment with regular exposure to machine noise; frequent walking/standing; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.• Must wear required PPE and follow all safety rules.Schedule & Compensation• Full-time, 2nd shift; occasional weekend coverage as needed.• Competitive pay (salary supervisor, DOE) with bonus eligibility; comprehensive benefits.EEO StatementEqual Opportunity Employer. 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