The Manufacturing Foreman will oversee the day-to-day production activities within a machining environment focused on metal aircraft engine parts. Managing a team of 5-10 employees, the foreman ensures adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and efficient scheduling on a single day shift. This role involves direct interaction with upper management through regular reporting and participation in strategic planning to drive continuous process improvements and maintain high operational standards.
Responsibilities
Oversee production activities ensuring quality and efficiency in machining metal aircraft engine parts
Supervise and coordinate a team of 5-10 manufacturing employees
Maintain safety compliance and enforce safety protocols on the shop floor
Manage schedules and coordinate shift work to meet production targets
Conduct training sessions and coordinate staff development
Ensure timely equipment maintenance to minimize downtime
Prepare and submit production and progress reports to upper management
Identify and implement process improvements to optimize manufacturing operations
Resolve operational problems promptly to keep production on track
Collaborate directly with upper management in strategic planning meetings
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing supervision
High school diploma or equivalent
Read NC programs
Understand Fanuc Controls
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Experience in Safety Management and compliance
Demonstrated team leadership skills
Background in Quality Assurance practices
Strong problem solving abilities
Effective communication skills
\nCompany Description
Growing manufacturing company of aircraft engine parts and helicopter parts. Family owned and operated since 1980! Looking for fast paced employees to grow with our company!
Company Description
Growing manufacturing company of aircraft engine parts and helicopter parts. Family owned and operated since 1980! Looking for fast paced employees to grow with our company!
Numbers & Facts
Location
Middletown, CT
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Progress Reportsunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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