POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor role includes responsibility for both human and material resources, and the management of production operations including scheduling, documentation, and equipment maintenance. Production manager is also responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of the Production System ensuring customer satisfaction with products and services with right quality, cost, and on-time deliveries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assure the execution of production activities with high quality, costs as planned and in accordance with the production plan.
Develop and execute the Action Plan, aligned with company’s targets / objectives disseminate Embraer PA philosophy.
Develop, maintain and manage EAST production lines and activities including all employees assigned to the production team.
Take necessary initiatives to develop work procedures and continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes under the scope of responsibility using P3E concepts.
Implement and manage both the BIQ (Built-In-Quality) process and team to provide continuous improvement and creative solutions to improve both quality and efficiency of each production model.
Integrate and manage response teams in correlation to the “Andon System” to provide quick solutions and turnarounds to bring the production line back online.
Work closely with master scheduler and planning teams to anticipate a “Push or Pull” condition for the production line ensuring 100% on time delivery to customers.
Establish departmental standards, goals and objectives, and monitor achievement of these objectives.
Coordinate programs to develop people personal abilities continuously.
Assure the proper qualification of the work force.
Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed.
Ensure the quality standards in compliance with Embraer and Certification Authorities requirements.
Organizes the preparation and correct utilization of the production registers and documents.
Maintain all responsibility and accountability including the maintain and preservation of all, tooling and production equipment.
Manage and supervise all production building maintenance activities.
Develop and control annual budgets for the department.
Support external customer’s installation and preservation of quality within the product life cycle.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Managing director.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor's degree is required.
MBA preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 15 Years of Production Experience (seating background is a requirement)

Knowledge:

Lean manufacturing background
Production Rate Readiness, Standardization, Six Sigma experience
Aircraft Seating and Interior Furniture Manufacturing Background
Proactive / Progressive Problem-Solving experience
Production Line Development/Establishment Experience
AS9100 Audit Experience

Skills:

Strong leadership and people management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Utilization of Lean Production techniques
Decision making and problem solving
Conflict management
Computer skills

Abilities:

Systemic vision
Performance under pressure.
Strong quality sense
Coach and develop employee’s talent
Interact with senior management, and staff
Build and manage teams

Personal characteristics

Self-starter
Positive attitude
Analytical
Organized
Multicultural sensibility
Team Player

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.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Production Supervisor - EAST