Manager, Manufacturing

Manager, Manufacturing

Job Number: HON0001OP

Honda Aircraft Company Description

General Summary

The Manufacturing Completions Manager manages, directs, and coordinates activities of the assembly build and completion of production aircraft including structures, assembly, systems, interiors, and paint departments. Ability to lead large numbers of employees across cross functional teams towards a common company goal. Manages multiple departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Enforces all company policies and guidelines
2. Directs and coordinates the activities, schedules, and resources of direct reports for assigned areas of responsibility and ensures final quality of product
3. Implements staffing, job evaluation, employee training/relations, disciplinary actions, safety, etc
4. Review business metrics for assigned area and be able to report out/ present data to members of leadership
5. Evaluates and verifies supervisor performance through the review of completed assignments and work techniques; maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work
6. Interact with all levels of management to communicate current status of assigned aircraft
7. Work with direct reports and other departments to quickly diagnose/ resolve any issues that may delay completion of work for an assigned area
8. Manufacturing Manager develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, shop technicians, materials, parts, tooling, and production equipment capabilities while meeting quality control standards.
9. Teaches Honda Philosophy within all areas through actions and leadership values

Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure

1. Two Years or Above Degree Preferred
2. A&P and/or other related licensure highly desired but, not required
3. Bachelor’s degree preferred but, not required
4. 5-10 years minimum of experience in the manufacturing industry, aerospace industry experience is a plus.
5. Experience in a variety of some of the following: Aircraft structures, assembly, systems, completions, paint, interior, and flight line.
6. Minimum of three years of direct supervisory experience in manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Strong working experience in Microsoft office and SAP
2. Working knowledge of Team center or equivalent preferred
3. Excellent Mechanical Aptitude
4. Strong Analytical Skills
5. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
6. Excellent ability to self-learn new areas of manufacturing process

Physical Requirements

1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.
7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.
9. Ability to work tight space, high place and outside environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This document does not constitute a contract between the incumbent and Honda Aircraft Company. (FLSA: Non-exempt) 01/07/13