Manufacturing Lead (2nd Shift)

Axillon Aerospace • San Diego, CA

4h • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the value stream Production Supervisor, the Manufacturing Lead is responsible for overseeing and assisting manufacturing operations on one or more production lines or value streams. The Manufacturing Lead ensures all parts in the line are flowing in a timely manner, safely, and with excellent quality and reports any potential manufacturing issues or potential delays to the supervisor.

Requirements

• A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
• Vocational training, apprenticeships, or the equivalent experience in related field
• 3-5 years or more of relevant experience working in manufacturing, including assembly, layup, and composite fabrication.
• Must be able to use tools to do production operations correctly and safely.
• General understanding of adhesive and/or mechanical bonding applications
• General understanding of composite structures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to drive effective teamwork.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• Ability to manage multiple duties, set priorities and follow tasks through completion.
• Able to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to lift, hold and carry up to 40 pounds unaided.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel (able to create basic formulas and templates).
• Understands production flow and able to maintain a daily line of balance.
• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Nice To Haves

• Previous Lead experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides line level leadership to a high-quality composite manufacturing team while maintaining safety, productivity goals and objectives.
• Organizes production cell workload to meet daily objectives.
• Assigns tasks to team members and provides direction to ensure completion.
• Monitors and reports attendance to ensure regularity and promptness of workers to duty.
• Schedules breaks and meal periods and ensures that workers return to their workstations on time.
• Motivates team members to ensure optimal productivity and quality standards.
• Directs and provides cross-training to team members.
• Monitors team members in the course of their work and ensures that they comply with the standards of safety, operations, and ethics.
• Ensures that work raw materials are stocked and available when needed.
• Evaluates manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality.
• Actively places the safety of the team members in high regard and educates them on safety tips and procedures to adhere to during manufacturing process.
• Keeps records of team member performance attendance
• Functions as liaison between team members and management to ensure productive communication.
• Follows standard work for key lean and manufacturing processes including but not limited to; population of day by hour charts in cells, Daily Layered Accountability meetings, pass down meetings, 6S standards, TPM checklists, process walks, safety walks, etc.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
• Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED