Fairhope Aero - Operations Coordinator
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Fairhope Aero located in Fairhope, AL is hiring a Operations Coordinator to join our team. Apply today!
Purpose of Position: To coordinate and oversee the organization’s operations and implement the right processes and practices across the organization.
Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation)
- Responsible for long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals.
- Coordinates production teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities.
- Works closely with General Manager to develop schedule in order to meet customer requirements and revenue goals.
- Inspires and motivates employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and leading by example
- Mentor team members, find ways to increase quality of customer service and implement best practices across all levels.
- Communicates with the General Manager or other senior leadership about shifting company priorities and projects.
- Identifies potential problems and points of friction and works to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenue.
- Assists Shop Supervisors in organizing WIP in their departments to improve workflow.
- Analyze the company’s organizational process and identify ways to enhance departments’ efficiency and productivity.
- Assists management in building operational policies and strategies that keep the organization functioning smoothly.
- Ensure all operations are carried out in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
- Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
- Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs.
- Supervises/coordinates the production of Product line WIP.
- Works closely with all Shop Supervisors to ensure priorities are worked in order of production schedule and projects are completed in a timely manner.
- Trains, coaches, and develops employees as necessary to ensure production goals are met and proper procedures and policies are followed.
- Accountable for maintaining complete and accurate production reports and shop production boards.
- Accountable for ensuring WIP is processed correctly and efficiently in accordance with the company production schedule.
- Accountable for ensuring all Production Department deadlines are met.
- Travels as required.
- Confers with Management to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement.
- Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner.
- Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy.
- Observes and practices all safety procedures and PPE requirements (e.g. safety glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.) and ensures others comply with safety requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, knowledge and abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated time, priority, and stress management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors.
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative.
- Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations and continual process
improvement.
- Must be able to apply common sense.
- Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards including wearing required PPE.
- Must be able to see clearly with or without corrective lenses.
- Must be able to hear in normal range with or without aids.
- Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively using a computer keyboard.
- Must have normal dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Must have intermediate to advanced Microsoft computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and the ability to learn and be proficient in company-specific software.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. regularly and more, with assistance occasionally
- Must regularly be able to reach overhead
- Must be able to stand, walk, reach overhead, squat, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs as needed.
- Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally
- Ability to provide verification of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions.
Marginal Functions: (Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person, unless he/she proves unable to perform them after receiving training and/or accommodations that the company judges appropriate)
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is required.
- An Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field is a plus.
- Experience working in a manufacturing and or MRO environment is a plus.
- Intermediate Computer experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Work conditions:
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Noise is generally loud.
Segers Aero Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.