MATERIALS LEAD

ST Engineering North America•Pensacola, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ST Engineering Aerospace is seeking a Materials Lead to lead and direct a crew while performing hands-on work in the materials department. The role is based at the company’s Pensacola, Florida location at Pensacola International Airport, which provides aircraft maintenance and modification services to commercial airlines and air freight operators. The Materials Lead coordinates projects, assigns and monitors work, supports accurate and timely material transactions, and ensures employees understand their tasks and maintain materials and tools in serviceable condition. The role also oversees crew attendance, uniforms, breaks, timecards, job cards, personnel documentation, performance reviews, training, and communication with supervisors and other departments. The position works under direction, generally using independent judgment and requesting supervisory assistance when necessary. The work requires mobility around storage facilities and the ability to retrieve and replace parts in upper and lower bins. It involves standing for most of the workday on hard surfaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and coping with stress and extended working hours. Regular attendance is required. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory background and drug screening results.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of warehouse experience and/or inventory control experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills and knowledge of company policies.
Proficient working knowledge of all materials departments, company policies and procedures, aircraft manuals and related materials, maintenance and internal paperwork, and personnel forms and documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with departments, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to move around storage facilities and remove and replace parts in upper and lower bins.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for 90% of the workday on hard surfaces.
Ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion, which may be associated with long working hours.
Ability to receive safety-related information by hearing.
Regular attendance.
Satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct all personnel under supervision while participating as a working member of the crew.
Ensure supervisor-authorized tasks are completed properly and on time.
Coordinate and oversee assigned projects.
Ensure employees understand assigned tasks and that materials and tools are maintained and stored in serviceable condition.
Research problems and offer solutions within the department’s area.
Ensure the crew follows safe maintenance practices and keeps the work area clean.
Monitor work progress, distribute work to maximize productivity, and keep the supervisor informed of status.
Assist the supervisor in preparing shift status and changeover reports.
Maintain personnel matters and paperwork for the crew.
Ensure assigned personnel are at work and on time, are in full uniform, and observe scheduled lunch and break times.
Ensure timecards and job cards are completed, accounted for, approved, and processed promptly.
Maintain an up-to-date crew roster with current telephone listings.
Evaluate employees under supervision and coordinate with the department manager to ensure performance reviews are completed fairly and on time.
Monitor employees’ indirect hours, such as sick time and vacation, to avoid abuse.
Report recommendations for disciplinary action and personnel problems that cannot be satisfactorily resolved within the crew to the supervisor.
Ensure documentation is completed correctly and neatly.
Coordinate and ensure material transactions are processed promptly and accurately.
Assist with on-the-job training and employee development.
Promote teamwork and good communication within the company.
Perform other assigned tasks, which may include temporary assignments in other areas such as Customer Operations.