Machine Shop Manager

Moog’s Aircraft Group is looking for a Machine Shop Manager who is highly motivated with a passion for machining and machine shop operations.  Strong leadership with good data analytic skills and relationship and team building will be keys to success in this role.

As a Machine Shop Manager in Aircraft Group, you can expect to manage resources, budgets, assets and coordinate process improvement initiatives in a complex Machining environment.  The Machine Shop has over 325 total employees and an annual budget size of $110 million. In this role, you will have four immediate subordinates and influence about 36 other employees. 

Our Shop Manager should have very strong management/leadership experience within a machine shop setting and be familiar with CNC and manual material removal processes including turning, milling, grinding, EDM, welding, etc.  The ideal candidate will also be well-versed in lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, kaizen, SMED, value stream mapping, standard work, etc. 

Here’s what you’ll work on:

• Drive process improvements in all areas of Machining, Fabricating, Lathe, etc.   
• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of individuals and equipment
• Recommend methods for improving employee efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities (such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment)
• Develop, evaluate and improve work processes
• Confer with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations
• Implement continuous improvement activities using lean techniques, such as Kaizen events, Kanban, 5S, root cause analysis, manufacturing cells, etc.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluating their work, and overseeing the development of staff
• Provide and train backup staff, perform cross-training and work cooperatively across the site in resource management
• Create an environment of mutual trust and support by encouraging employee participation and building team unity

Here's what you'll need to be considered for this exciting opportunity:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical discipline required
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing/engineering experience, with 5 years of direct leadership experience.  The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate progressive responsibility in management, which would include:
  • setting goals and objectives and developing methods to improve productivity and quality in a low volume, high mix complex machining environment
  • progressive growth/responsibilities in a manufacturing environment including building and developing teams
  • implementing continuous improvement activities utilizing lean techniques, process improvement, and variation reduction
• Manufacturing and machining process knowledge and understanding are required for this role
• Ability to drive positive engagement within the organization and the employee base
• This job requires access to US export-controlled information.
• This job requires an active US Government security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

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