Supervisor, Repair Station, Weekend Shift (2024-135)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Repair Station Supervisorto join our team in Kirkland, WA .

If you are interested in working at a dynamic company with a winning culture which has been awarded as one of Washington's Best Places to work for 15 years consecutively , please read on!

This is a weekend shift position that will be expected to be onsite Thursday - Sunday.

JOB SUMMARY

The Customer Return and Repair (CRR) Supervisor is responsible for planning, assigning duties, training, and maintaining personnel in the repair station to ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance to regulatory and customer contractual requirements. The CRR Supervisor works in conjunction with Product Support, Program Management, and Quality Assurance to monitor product quality, manage customer problems (field and local) and implement product improvements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This role will follow all established regulatory certifications (FAA, EASA, UK CAA, Title 14 CFR Part 145 and Part 21, and CAAC) in addition to performing the following duties:

• Works in conjunction with the next level manager and current repair station supervisor(s) to coordinate and manage priorities, personnel, and equipment to meet company turn-around-time and quality objectives.

• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

• Drive process improvements, continuous improvement efforts and employ lean methodologies to reduce waste and optimize profitability within the repair station to help meet demand and requirements for safety, mistake-proofing, turn-around-times, product quality, and efficient utilization of space.

• Assess and baseline current employee competencies and capabilities. Establish short and long-term cross-training and career development plans for each employee based on initial assessment and future team requirements. Work in collaboration with the next-level manager, HR, and other resources to develop training/development plans for each employee.

• Work with Engineering, Program Management, Product Support, Production Control and Supply Chain to:

• Assess new products and design changes for impact to repair station requirements such as equipment, floor space, training, parts inventory, capacity, and documentation

• Obsolete products and evaluate the impact on internal resources

• Communicate failure trends

• Support and/or facilitate customer and regulatory agency audits and onsite visits

• Review and/or approve ECNs, service bulletins, service information letters, and program management directives

• Perform supervisory responsibilities including performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and compensation decisions.

• Create and foster a safe, fair, and pleasant work environment through open and honest communication with equal access to the supervisor for all employees

• Establish and maintain 5S standards of excellence and adherence to Operation's Enterprise Excellence Assessment (EEA) guidelines.

• Supervisory point of contact to resolve issues for weekend shift employees outside of the department.

• As a supervisory element on the weekend shift, responsible for identifying and reacting to environmental and facility related issues. Perform the duties as Area Coordinator during emergency situations. Coordinate with departmental area supervisors and the facilities manager for non-emergency issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations (48 CFR - 252.223-7004 - Drug-free work force), this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• 2-year AA degree or BA/BS in technical or business degree preferred. In lieu of degree, will consider H.S. Diploma or equivalent combined with work experience in a direct supervisory or related operations support role (aerospace or federally regulated manufacturing preferred).

• Two years of experience in Operations supervision preferred.

• Five years' experience directly supporting operations, with proven success leading projects and /or teams required.

• Five+ years of a line maintenance/repair shop environment preferred (Title 14 CFR Part 145, 43 and 21).

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible .

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis .

Base salary range is $72,746 - $109,119 per year.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Position Requirements

See above.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.