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Responsible for the safety, quality, and timely completion of work performed by CNC Programmers and MachinistsPromoting a non-punitive shop culture free of fear and negativity, enabling reports to have a high level of ownership and autonomy Lead daily start of shift crew meetingsDistribute work assignments to machinists while taking into consideration aircraft delivery priorities, skill level and qualifications, as well as employee mood and energy levelMaintain machine shop schedule and job status, prepare daily progress reports, and track actual vs. estimated time for jobsOrder raw materials, tooling, and components for aircraft repair and overhaul as neededCoordinate work done by outside vendors such as heat treating, plating, anodizing etc.

Hired during company startup to implement CNC programming, machining, and toolmaking to facilitate the manufacture of rotary cutting, creasing, and embossing dies for the paperboard packaging industryResponsible for all manufacturing activities including 20+ tradespeople across multiple departmentsPersonnel responsibilities include time and attendance, manpower requirements, performance reviews, training and mentoring, interviewing and hiring etc.Leader in product development by establishing specifications such as fits, clearances, surface finishes, evaluating tolerance stack up of assemblies, etc. while maintaining balance with cost, time to produce, die performance, and customer requirementsProcurement, commissioning, and acceptance of new machine toolsDeveloped specialized machining and assembly processes, while incorporating quality check points between steps, as well as final inspection procedures and reportsCreated standard procedures and quality measuresLed continuous improvement and 5S initiativesResponsible for general plant safetyCoordinated and supported the efforts of field service technicians