Production Supervisor - Garden Grove, Ca
Date: Nov 26, 2019
Location: Garden Grove, CA, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
About Us
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.
About the opportunity
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.
The Production Supervisor manages all production activity in their cell(s), ensuring targets and objectives are met in all aspects of the business, while promoting and monitoring the process of continuous improvement.
- Provide a safe and healthy work environment.
- Promote team work.
- Monitor and evaluate costs, quality and service, identifying areas for improvement.
- Achieve production schedules in conformance with customer requirements and budget.
- Review performance of direct reports on a regular basis.
- Implement continuous improvement programs to eliminate waste.
- Define training and development for appropriate functions.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma required.
- 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing required, with working knowledge and/or experience in production processes.
- 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements.
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline strongly preferred.
- Aerospace experience preferred.
- General computer skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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