Production Lead Temp to Hire

Ducommun•Orange, CA

13d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Ducommun, founded in 1849, is seeking a Production Lead to supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers. This role directly supervises up to 30 employees and is responsible for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. The Production Lead will be involved in interviewing, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems. Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, specializing in electronic and structural systems. The Orange, CA facility is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming, and complex fastened and welded assemblies.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Critical thinking skills and good decision-making thought processes.
Proficient computer skills. (Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to effectively communicate among all levels within the organization.
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
Three to five years of related experience and/or training

Nice To Haves

Leadership Training for Supervisors is preferred

Responsibilities

Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
Oversees production staff and ensures that team members adhere to company policies.
Maintains time and production records.
Establishes priorities and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
Estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
Ensures proper training of facility personnel on procedures, safety protocols, and equipment handling.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
Answers internal corrective action requests.
Conducts interviews for new hires.
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
Performs other duties as assigned including leading projects and participation in project committees.