Production Supervisor

Eaton Mission Systems, formerly Cobham Mission Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor that will work with a dynamic team at our growing Orchard Park, New York facility.

Summary: Responsible for managing cell capacity to ensure customer needs and production plans are met. Assist in coordinating resource allocations with other Production Supervisors to achieve company-wide shipment goals. Promote and participate in continuous improvement through lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible to enforce safety policies and promote Environmental, Health, and Safety as part of everyday activities
• Participate in product team production meetings
• Create level loaded production plan for cells
• Manage cell capacity including technicians and equipment
• Work with Material Planner to ensure production material requirements are understood and can be supported
• Monitor technician output: scraps, NCR’s, audit failures, and rework
• Assign floor team overtime as needed
• Create a cross training/hardware matrix as necessary to ensure OTD
• Cross train technicians within floor team
• Conduct and assist in performance reviews and discussions for technicians
• Leads by example in work ethic, attitude, and following work policies
• Ensure compliance of the certified operator system, the training of new operators, and to maintain the accuracy of the training matrix
• Lead daily meetings to coordinate cell efforts and provide leadership in A&T
• Ownership of work policy enforcement, which includes disciplinary discussions and documentation as necessary
• Maintain performance management KPIs and board and participate in performance management meetings
• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts in production cells and Lead 5S efforts

Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates of Science Degree and 4 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor, Production Support Technician, or Team leader OR Minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience AND 3 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor, Production Support Technician, or Team leader
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree
• Proficiency in Oracle Operating System
• Ability to troubleshoot product and process related issues
• Working knowledge in Lean, Six Sigma, Cellular Manufacturing, One piece Flow, and Continuous Improvement concepts
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, coaching, personal computing, capacity management, performance management skills

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER MSD Mission System Division

Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time