Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead - 1st Shift
About The Position
SEKISUI Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead for its 1st shift at the Renton location. The company aims to provide an employee-friendly environment where goal-oriented individuals can thrive. SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to excellence, integrity, dignity, respect, trust, engagement, and passion in all its endeavors. The Lead role involves a high degree of technical proficiency, serving as an intermediary between supervisors and employees, and acting as a mentor and trainer. The Composite Technician Lead will focus on producing and developing composite materials to enhance quality and efficiency, coordinating with engineers on designs and shop-aids, and operating machinery with a focus on strategy and workflow. Technicians are expected to follow instructions, ensure high-quality work, and possess strong communication and collaboration skills for teamwork. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing and the assigned area or department
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively
- Provide strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining perspective
- Be creative, flexible, and able to drive change
- Ability to multitask, follow through, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- The capability to develop and coach individuals to higher performance
- Provide strong operations thinking that moves the vision to successful implementation
- Exemplary reflection of our company values in commitment to the growth of the individual team members and the organization
- High school diploma or GED certificate
Nice To Haves
- Previous team leadership experience strongly preferred
- 2+ Years of demonstrated technical work proficiency in the department assigned to is preferred
- Basic experience in an ERP/MRP or resource software is preferred
Responsibilities
- Schedule and organize work departments daily
- Provide direction and schedule production team members' daily activities
- Frequently monitor and report on work progress of the team
- Communicate with all departments, logistics, engineering, and production management, including other shifts, about needs, priorities, and issues
- Promote flow and pull of products and information to internal and ultimately external customers
- Identify, investigate, and address problems on the production floor
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members by investigating root causes of scrap and RMA issues
- Work with production and quality teams to prevent recurrence
- Train and orient new employees on company standards and procedures
- Implement 5S tools and reduce variation in the work environment
- Identify and lead continuous improvement activities
- Ensure company goals and objectives are being met by each employee and provide constructive feedback
Benefits
- Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
- Dental, Vision, Prescription
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
- 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available for immediate use; prorated first year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
