POSITION SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates personnel, activities concerned with assembly, interiors, paint/sealant and/or flight preparation of the aircraft - assuring the proper utilization of the available resources and products to be delivered as scheduled to customers within planned safety, quality and required cost.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure production outputs in compliance with Production Plan and Embraer standards for safety, quality and cost.
• Manage behavior of people within responsibility and support their continuous professional development.
• Ensures that Air Safety is a priority inside the area and all the tasks performed by the team.
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff to Embraer’s expected standards.
• Ensure team has the proper tools, training and materials to complete work assignments.
• Provide input for and assist in evaluating potential events that can impact schedule and or performance.
• Assist the Operations Managers in developing strategies and projects to continuously improve production activities.
• Assist the quality team to track and report technical issues and implement preventive/corrective actions.
• Maintain management tools and reports to monitor performance related to budget and schedule.
• Communicates area objectives, company policies, and procedures to employees. Ensures that employment law, health and safety guidelines are followed; and all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all Embraer policies and procedures are adhered to, including, but not limited to: Foreign Object Elimination, Tool Control, Personal Protective Equipment, Attendance, etc.
• Interact with customers and customer support personnel, as required.
• Potentially supervise 20+ employees and contractors in a department.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience:

• BS in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management or a related field is preferred.
• Prefer five (5) or more years working in a manufacturing/aviation environment. Prefer three (3) or more years in a leadership role.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-starter, passionate, high-performer, etc.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Solid knowledge of Lean Production Concepts.
• Solid working knowledge of aircraft certification and maintenance requirements – strongly preferred.
• Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
• Able to build, motivate, train, coach, and manage teams.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Flexible work schedule to support delivery process.
• Proficient in MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; MES; and SAP.
• Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
• Able to build, motivate, train, coach, and manage teams.
• Able to present to customers, leadership and staff.

Working Conditions / Environment/Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts as needed.
• Ability to periodically work outdoors exposed to the elements
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations, if a requirement of DOT regulations.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• May be required, on occasion, to be in a small confined area.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.