Finishing Lead

Composite Factory•Mooresville, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Lead assists the Production Supervisor in organizing and maintaining production in the Finishing Department, which includes trimming, bonding, mold making, and pattern preparation. The role helps oversee daily operations, trains and mentors Finishing Technicians, ensures quality standards are followed, and promotes a positive and safe work environment. The Lead also supports inventory control, helps minimize material waste, and reinforces company policies and procedures. The position is based on-site during scheduled business hours: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends, overtime, and holidays may be scheduled by leadership. Remote or work-from-home exceptions require advance review and approval by the employee’s manager. Work and physical conditions may include prolonged standing, walking, or sitting; climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, or moving materials and equipment; and using computers, machinery, material-handling equipment, hand tools, and power tools. The role may involve working around moving equipment, varying noise levels and temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, dust, chemicals, and other manufacturing conditions. Required PPE may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, and respirators. Work may require hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, handling small components, and various visual abilities. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience in composite manufacturing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Positive, can-do attitude and ability to maintain a professional demeanor in challenging situations.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
Ability to use small hand tools, including sanders, rivet guns, drills, manual routers, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges, and other measuring devices.
Availability as needed to meet production requirements and timelines.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.
Must pass required respirator fit testing and remain clean-shaven where a tight-fitting respirator seals to the face, in accordance with OSHA standards.
Must be able to wear a tight-fitting respirator for the duration of the assigned shift when required.
Must complete applicable respiratory-protection requirements, including medical evaluation and respirator fit testing, and complete annual fit testing with additional medical evaluations as required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Production Supervisor in introducing new parts and processes to employees.
Lead, assist, and train less experienced Finishing Technicians in trimming, bonding, assembly, and pattern or mold preparation.
Supervise Finishing Technicians when the Finishing Manager is absent, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Provide constructive feedback on work products, techniques, and paperwork to support continuous improvement and productivity.
Help verify the quality and functionality of production parts at the beginning of production runs.
Ensure bonding and assembly procedures are followed to maintain quality and safety.
Conduct final inspections of bonded assemblies, document findings, and perform quality-control tests such as pressure testing.
Support material inventory control by alerting the Finishing Manager when supplies are low and helping manage material waste.
Reinforce proper procedures and report work-performance discrepancies or procedural issues to the Finishing Manager.
Keep the work area organized, clean, and safe, and reinforce cleaning procedures with employees as needed.
Ensure employees wear required PPE and address PPE violations.
Help monitor manufacturing times for new parts and molds.
Take responsibility for daily balancing in GSS.
Provide feedback to the Production Supervisor and leadership on ways to increase operational efficiency.
Advise management on manufacturing best practices and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Attend and participate in the morning production meeting.
Perform the responsibilities and duties typically assigned to a Finishing Technician.
Follow health and safety procedures, workplace policies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.