Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead - 2nd Shift

AIM Aerospace, Inc•Renton, WA

7h•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities. Leads are workers who have a high degree of technical proficiency in their jobs, who serve as intermediaries between their supervisor and employees. Team leaders serve as mentors and trainers for their work area. With this dual role, the job description(s) of the jobs in the area also apply to the Team Lead. The Composite Technician Lead also focuses on producing and developing composite materials to enhance quality and efficiency. They are responsible for coordinating with engineers to study and improve designs and shop-aids, as well as operate machines and equipment with an eye for developing strategies and workflow. Technicians must be able to follow instructions from engineers and strive to ensure their work meets high standards of quality. They are also required to work in a team environment, so strong communication and collaboration skills are important. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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

Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.
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
Provide direction to other individuals.
Oversees the daily operations of other staff, including scheduling and assigning work.

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