Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
Are you looking to be part of the Space Evolution? Where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!
- Coordinate and lead the activities to support the processing of production and development material in accordance with defined specifications and delivery requirements.
- Interface with other production supervisors and department heads to ensure effectiveness of the overall manufacturing operation with respect to line balance of inventory levels, drive improvements in capacity planning, and resource requirements.
- Introduce new processes, equipment, and working procedures to ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing capability including yield, cycle time, costs, employee development and training for overall first pass success.
- Lead the assigned manufacturing group ensuring uniform application of all Company policies and guidelines, providing necessary training and development of group members, ensuring alignment with overall business strategies, goals, and objectives.
- Develop, in conjunction with Production Manager and with Senior Management inputs, the appropriate objectives for the group, as well as, individual group members, ensuring alignment with overall business strategies, goals, and objectives.
- In conjunction with management, execute the tasks required to support the ongoing environmental health and safety improvements.
- Ensure integrity of data collection and processing to maintain compliance with specifications and systems including the active use of statistical process control and design of experimental techniques.
- Coordinate with Production Control and other operational departments to plan and execute the prioritized processing of required production and development material to achieve business delivery performance.
- Direct the assigned manufacturing personnel to assemble and test integrated devices based on a wide application of principles, theories, and concepts for compliance with military specifications and internal process specifications for the manufacturing area.
- Exhibit a strong knowledge of personnel motivation concepts and training, including empowerment, decision-making, coaching, and facilitating in a manufacturing environment.
- The supervisor is continuously involved with cross-functional projects, such as, specification updates, process enhancement, capacity improvements, and developmental experiments.
- Interview and select personnel for specific duties, write performance reviews and exercise disciplinary action as required.
- Occasionally assists Facilities with re-arranging of work areas and other modifications as needed.
- High School Diploma or Accredited GED
- A minimum of 1 year experience leading or managing people
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law
- Associate's Degree
- Proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office™ products - Excel, Word, Visio, Power Point, Project
- Problem solving abilities with systematic approach to identifying appropriate solutions
- Experience in conflict resolution with ability to create positive situations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
- Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
- Career Opportunity and Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
- 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
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