Production Team Leader - Motors Manufacturing | Manufacturing Dir. Motors

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

78d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. The Manufacturing Team leader leads the production team in all day-to-day operations. In this role you will conduct daily stand-up meetings and represent the team as needed in cross-functional stand-ups. You will be the first to respond to problems and challenges on the production line, and will help the team solve those problems using your own knowledge and input from engineers and test technicians. The Team Leader is responsible for quality, safety, on time delivery, continuous improvement, hiring, performance management, and programs such as FOD (foreign object debris) management and 6S. As the team lead you will meet with every team member on a regular basis to discuss their development, performance, personal and team challenges, to coach team members on career development, and to solicit feedback on your performance and the work environment generally.

Requirements

• Five years of manufacturing, at least one year of manufacturing leadership preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment that leverages Lean principles such as 5S
• Ability to diagnose and solve complex problems using all available tools and assistance
• Interest and ability to learn new skills and subject matter to stay ahead of new challenges, designs, and processes
• Understanding of different manufacturing processes
• Ability to lead a team of skilled production technicians
• Ability to quickly pivot and to make good decisions to help meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to suggest and implement creative solutions to novel problems

Nice To Haves

• Three years or more of leadership in manufacturing
• Experience creating or implementing a 5S program
• Experience in the Aviation industry, electrical vehicle industry or a similar field
• Experience configuring and working with an Enterprise Resource Planning System such as PLEX
• Experience with high-voltage systems
• Experience in an R&D or startup manufacturing environment
• Experience with CAD
• Experience designing or managing the design and development of tools, jigs, and fixtures
• Experience developing or writing work instructions
• Experience with digital work instructions
• Experience with smart digital tools

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team meetings
• Help to guide the team to make good decisions with limited resources
• Meet regularly with team members to encourage growth and address challenges
• Hire and make staffing decisions for the production team
• Manage staff schedule to ensure due dates are met and training opportunities are provided
• Coach team members on performance and career development
• Assist in problem-solving on production and R&D parts and assemblies
• Use ERP system to track production KPIs, track and move material, schedule work, solve problems
• Provide first response to any and all challenges on the production line
• Help team members to manage their time, including time spent on manufacturing-related projects
• Identify challenges, suggest and help implement solutions
• Manage programs like FOD (foreign object debris) awareness and 5S

Benefits

• $80,000 - $100,000 a year
• Competitive pay based on skills, experience, and industry background
• Commitment to fair and equitable pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees