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Job Title:

Process Manager

Reporting To:

Manager, Bus Unit Operations

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog Space and Defense Group is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. Emerging areas of focus include metal additive manufacturing, blockchain for supply chain, sensor integration, and propulsion test facilities.

Moog has an opening for a Process Manager for the Assembly & Test department on our growing Operations team.  In this role, you will be responsible for overall sub-process performance (quality, schedule, and efficiency) by managing resources, budgets and assets in coordinating process improvement initiatives.  This position is located at our East Aurora, New York location.

As a Process Manager, you will…

Process Management:  Lead team activities, monitoring performance metrics and balancing headcount vs. workload to achieve optimum process efficiencies. Work within the confines of capital and expense budgets to maximize capabilities and meet performance objectives. This includes being proactive in identifying issues and problems and initiating process improvement projects or alternative direction to minimize potential impacts.Tactical Planning:  Develop tactical plans to achieve strategic objectives.Leadership:  Lead, motivate and direct the Process Teams in achieving objectives. This position has the potential to lead either by direct reports of by influence.Resource Allocation and Use: Coordinate personnel moves, facilities and equipment utilization, determines team size and make-up and defines resource needs on a daily basis.Personnel Development:  Ensure the advancement of technical knowledge & skills within the sub-process.  Provide employee and team performance feedback for immediate recognition and for year-end performance reviews.  Assist in planning for and developing the skill base and knowledge necessary to build a broadly flexible workforce necessary to perform process-based work.Team Building: Foster an environment of mutual trust & support between team members by encouraging employee participation and building team unity. Provide immediate feedback on performance, roles and responsibilities of team members. Ensures team goals are clear and utilizes facilitative leadership skills to effectively deal with daily issues. Encourages knowledge sharing across teams and sub-processes.Communication:  Effectively communicate, through a variety of media, information necessary for employees to make informed decisions. Clearly defines group strategies, initiatives and objectives to cultivate employees’ thought processes and actions in alignment with organizational goals.Moxie:   Deal with multiple complex issues of varying degrees of difficulty simultaneously while maintaining a positive outlook. Creative and resourceful in resolving problems and effectively uses influence and persuasion to engage others in support of accomplishing goals.Administration & Safety:  Set guidelines for team and process operation. Proactively search out safety concerns and implement corrective actions to assure a safe working environment in and around the sub-process boundaries.

Minimum Qualifications to be considered… 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field.5+ years of work experience in a highly engineered manufacturing environmentExperience implementing and managing Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing programsLeadership/supervisory experienceStrong interpersonal skills and team-based skills; ability to influence

Preferred Qualifications Include… 

Project Management experienceFamiliarity with SQL, Access databases, and data analysisProven track record delivering process improvement resultsLeadership education or trainingExperience working in the space/aerospace industry

How we care for you:

Comprehensive benefits package with day one enrollment Flexible Planned VacationDiverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrationsGenerous 401k contribution and matchProfit sharing for full-time employeesStock Purchase ProgramOnsite wellness center, pharmacy, and vision center  Nature trails on campus

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $85,000.00–$115,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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