Lead, Production

**Reporting Relationship**

The Production Lead reports directly to the Operations Manager in Component Repair Services - Singapore.

**Responsibilities**:

- The Production Lead is responsible for managing the production unit to ensure the optimal cost and delivery performance of the unit under his/her charge. Control and optimize use of all resources available to produce parts with the best turn time, best quality and lowest cost possible
- Plans day-to-day operations, assigns manpower, plans overtime, monitors/measures employee utilization/efficiency and works with employees to ensure key metrics are achieved
- Ensure that products are repaired or processed to the required specifications and governing job instructions and other technical data to meet quality compliance.
- Provide hands-on support to process parts and establish good standard work for key processes.
- Assist in establishing standard hours and track performance and productivity, efficiency and utilization to meet targets.
- Assist to plan manpower requirements and required training to maintain a skilled workforce to improve productivity and ensure that quality of parts repaired or coated are not compromised.
- Implement on-the-job training programs and schedule the required OJT activities to meet the training plan.
- Develop and review competency-based assessments.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve and arrest any quality problems and operations internal controls.
- Interface with the various business functions in problems solving and to achieve cell goals and company's objectives
- Ensure that safety and internal controls are followed when working towards production objectives.
- Continuously improve work methods and drive set up reduction and mistake-proofing and other lean initiatives. Formulate and lead continuous improvement projects as required.
- Demonstrate personal commitment to EH&S by meeting all EH&S legislation and regulations and driving EH&S compliance and surfacing/ correcting every unsafe situation
- Ensure that all production equipment is properly maintained according to the TPM plan and schedules.
- Liaise with Materials Department to ensure that adequate materials are made available to the shop to support production.
- Work closely with the Customer Service team to plan and execute schedules with customer priorities and requirements in mind to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Assists and has input in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.

Special Skills Requirements
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills
- Performance Management, Staff evaluation and appraisal.
- Awareness of Airworthiness Regulation Requirements
- Develop and lead effective teams.
- Clear, concise and effective communication
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Lean manufacturing experience with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Implement Lean concepts to work processes.
- Process and detail oriented, including strong interpersonal and prioritization skills.

**Academic Qualifications and Working Experience**
- Diploma or degree in Engineering Discipline
- At least 5 Years working experience preferably in an Aerospace MRO industry and 3 years in a similar role.
- Extensive hands-on working experience in a shop environment and managing a culturally diversified team.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve business goals
- Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills.
- Knowledge and implementation of lean manufacturing and drive continuous improvement

**About Us**

**Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911**

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

**Inclusivity Is Our Standard**

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.