Position Objective

As an Assistant Operations Manager at Sparton, you will lead the 2nd shift production team in the manufacturing of multiple sonobuoy value streams, ultimately responsible for driving a culture of safety and quality, delivering on time, and continuously improving our ability to win together. This position directly reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations.

Primary Responsibilities

* Promote, foster and demand an environment of Safety, through coaching and leading by example

* Direct activities in area of responsibility to attain maximum plant operating efficiency, product rate and product quality

* Track plant operating KPI's related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People (SQDCP)- Injury rates, First Time Through Quality/ First Pass Yield (FTTQ/FPY), Schedule Adherence, Productivity, Equipment Downtime, and Attendance/Attrition

* Manage operations with a cost control mindset

* Manage and ensure employees are trained and safe in operation.

* Maintain good employee relations by explaining the "Why", nested in company goals and policies

* Facilitate all personnel actions as required (scheduling, recognition and reward, discipline, performance reviews, etc.)

* Ensure effective communication and escalations for planning, execution, and constraint management

* Oversee daily inspections for proper operation and condition of plant processes and equipment

* Ensure 6S principles (Safety, Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) are incorporated into all aspects of production

* Perform routine Root Cause Analysis and take required actions to correct and compliment findings

* Support and nominate continuous improvement efforts to optimize efficiency

* Actively participate within the Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) framework, including meetings, GEMBA walks, and KPI oversight activities

* Extended workdays and/or work outside of regular shifts may be required periodically based on business needs

What We're Looking For

A proven and adaptable leader with the ability to build and foster effective and high performing teams and a keen sense of situational awareness.

Additional requirements

* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Operations, Business Management, or relevant discipline, is required.

* 5+ years demonstrated management skills in an industrial/manufacturing environment

* Ability to interact and engage at all levels of leadership clearly and concisely

* Assess priorities and act decisively to complex, urgent issues

* Provide timely and accurate reporting

* Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

* Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Design Thinking knowledge preferred

* Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) knowledge required

* Must be a U.S. citizen

Supervisory Responsibilities

* Lead a team of 5-7 Production Supervisor direct reports with ~175 secondary reports

Travel Requirement

None

What We Offer:

* 4/10 Work Schedule

* Competitive salary structure including annual bonus

* Discretionary time off policy and 10 paid holidays

* Full health benefits

* Matching 401(k)

* Generous paid parental leave

* Tuition reimbursement program

* Fun and challenging work environment

Physical Requirements

* May be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

* Able to stand and bend for long periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

* Able to lift up to 20 pounds.

* Visual acuity - Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.

* Hearing ability - Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.

* Working conditions - The employee is subject to a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and exposure to physical hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts and electrical current.

* Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

EEOC Statement

SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, in eluding hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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Production Manager (2nd Shift)