Production Supervisor (2nd shift Aerospace Manufacturing) (Bloomington, MN)

Our 2nd shift Production Supervisor will maximize productivity at minimum cost of assigned department(s).

Offer support and direction to hourly staff to meet company productivity and quality objectives

Who are we?

This is a great opportunity to join a growth-oriented company within the aerospace industry that has been in business for over 100 years! We specialize in manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and engines.

What will you do?


* Operate as a business owner demonstrating metrics-based management in areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost


* Ensures effective employee relations, coaching, and employment development


* Create a positive culture focused on metrics and progressing business unit forward through group participation and ownership of project pipeline and business unit as a whole.


* Responsible for driving a culture of safety in your business unit, putting safety first, and utilizing stand up meetings, safety talks, and other means to communicate and set expectations with employees, driving accountability and excellence in all facets of safety.


* Owns quality, productivity, cost and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.


* Responsible for onboarding new employees and training for on-the-job tasks and responsibilities.


* Mentor existing Leads and/or develop Leads to help facilitate company goals and objectives.


* Responsible for performance management and conducting annual performance reviews.


* Enforce and implement company policies in a way that employees buy-in.


* Develop and implement corrective actions where necessary.


* Understand and communicate quality specifications required by customers to staff.


* Partners with and engages Engineering & Quality for product & policy needs.


* Supports Engineering and Quality with improvements to business systems, process, and product.


* Responsible for owning inventory and supplies for department, keeping business unit within budget and maintaining appropriate levels for production demand.


* Utilize LEAN management within your business unit


* Continuous improvement - hold formal meetings with hourly workers to obtain cost saving projects that will be reported to Senior Management in the proper format.


* Responsible for 5/6S within your area / business unit (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety)


* Focus on TOC's - Delivery, Cost (earn/spend), Throughput


* Display positive attitude towards employees and peers to aid in forging a metric driven culture

What do you need to be successful?


* High school diploma or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree preferred


* 5+ years supervisory experience in an complex industrial manufacturing environment - preferably Sandcast, Casting, Aerospace, Melting, or heavy manufacturing


* Organizational Skills


* Proficient MS Office suite of software (i.e.

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