What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management In Training (MIT) position at Thunderbird LLC.?
Management in Training (MIT)
This is an entry-level management role in a production environment. Candidate will be exposed to all facets of a manufacturing operation, including but not limited to production, shipping and receiving, quality control, scheduling, safety, etc.
Metals, manufacturing/production, or machining experience is preferred. Depending on fit, skill set, and business need, successful candidate will grow into a Supervisory role or Administrative position at Thunderbird.
Manufacturing Assistant Essential Functions
- Report to Production Manager and help ensure the safe and efficient operation of Production.
- Maintains records, files, and other documentation pertinent to assignments.
- Follow up on corrective actions, process changes, new machines, and tooling for implementation and effectiveness.
- Manage special assignment projects and other related duties.
- Attend meetings, calls and training sessions related to Production, Customers, and Vendors.
- Supervise Departments and Areas on a fill in basis to cover for illness, vacation, etc.
Manufacturing Assistant Required Skills/Experience
- Degree in Production, Operations, Management or equivalent experience of 5 years in Manufacturing field.
- Excellent Computer skills
- Good analytical skills applicable to problem solving.
- Understanding of quality control tools such as SPC.
- Self-starter must be able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation.
- Possess great time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple start-up projects.
- Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills..
- Must be willing to work overtime or on alternate shifts as needed to meet production requirements.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
- Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear.
- Ability to use hand tools.
- Ability to read applicable instructions.
Company Overview
At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching program.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
