Supervisor, Maint Facilities

Business Overview

Location:  West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328
Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Operations (Facilities) 

About Us
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer. Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

Based in West Hartford CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact and while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you’ll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance to join our West Hartford, CT team.
The Supervisor reports to the Manager of Operational Excellence and is responsible to meet and exceed safety, quality, production, and delivery metrics in a manufacturing environment. The incumbent will directly supervise 20 maintenance bargaining unit employees.  In this role, you will schedule work for both 1st & 2nd shifts direct labor employees and hold these employees accountable for meeting maintenance deliverables while maintaining 100% product quality and ensuring a safe working environment.
 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a dynamic multitasking team player with solid experience with leading maintenance employees in a manufacturing environment.  Must have prior experience managing bargaining unit personnel, lean manufacturing, process flow optimization, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include:

•Select, hire, train, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work of bargaining unit employees.  
•Address employee issues in accordance with Company policy and the union contract. 
•Troubleshoot, and resolve problems, analyze work orders, establish time estimates, and create production schedules that meet internal and external needs and demands.
•Establish and/or adjust work projects to meet budgets, schedules, and delivery expectations.
•Interpret specifications, process instructions, blueprints, and work orders to assist employees with their assigned duties. 
•Plan and coordinate the flow of materials through the department to respond to production demands. Direct staff in adjusting projects/equipment to meet production specifications.
•Support all functions of the business to minimize production delays and reduce the down time of Equipment.
•Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
•Lead department initiatives to implement Continuous Improvements/Lean initiatives and quality improvements.
•Develop and implement a robust Preventative Maintenance program to across the shop.
•Develop and implement an effective training programs to improve production employee skill sets.
•Developing Root Cause and Corrective Action improvements to our processes.
•Drive a work environment of Increasing Safety Awareness and supervise departmental Health & Safety Risk Assessments.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: In addition to the key responsibilities outlined above, the successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

•Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, business, or a technical field preferred. 
•Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. 
•Previous supervisory experience managing bargaining unit employees preferred.
•Strong business acumen coupled with mental aptitude and motivation to learn.
•Excellent communications and presentation skills.
•Demonstrate initiative and advanced interpersonal skills in team problem solving situations, relationship building and aligning with business goals.
•MS Office equivalent, Project Management tools experience is a plus.
•Familiarity with export controls regulations (ITAR/EAR) is a plus.
•Lean Practitioner certification and/or experience at reducing waste a plus.

Benefits

•Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
•Healthcare spending accounts
•Paid parental leave
•Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
•401(k) with company match
•Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•Disability and life insurance
•Incentives and performance-based rewards
•Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Vision and Mission

Our Vision:
As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:
We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:
1.Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2.Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
3.Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4.Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5.Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

EHS

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Code of Conduct

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.