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Production Team Assistant

AstronicsEast Aurora, NY
Onsite

About The Position

A Production Team Assistant infuses training, development, and organizational goals into the leadership of the production floor. As a first impression to our valuable front line operators, a successful candidate will have a variety of attributes involving communication, leadership, management of workflow, safety, supervision, and technological aptitude.

Requirements

  • The ability to serve as a coach, mentor, role model for their own front line staff and others.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate instructions to team(s) and listen to feedback.
  • Must be willing to be a leader in the area(s)/department(s) and also work in a team environment with peers.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous demonstrated leadership experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate core values of organization and serve as role model for all associates.
  • Communicating (verbal and listening) with operators, management, process owners, and other peers.
  • Coordinates support efforts amongst production and engineering team when applicable.
  • Identifies training needs and arranges for training activities in responsible area(s)/department(s).
  • Monitors training progress for trainer and trainee, ensures identified training is completed and maintains the employee-training matrix.
  • Ensure that the team is working well together including resolving basic Tier 1 employee conflicts and involving HR and/or the Supervisor involved when necessary.
  • Provide performance feedback to manager/supervisor for employee reviews.
  • Ensure that employees are managing expired materials in responsible area(s)/department(s)
  • Ensure that the employees are managing the review and recall of calibrated items in responsible area(s)/department(s)
  • Ensures all process related steps are completed with proper verification; electronic or manual signatures.
  • When applicable perform any necessary ERP transactions such as but not limited to work in process receipts, work order splits, inventory adjustments, material issues, scrap, and labor transactions.
  • Completes defect and rejection forms and reviews with team members for opportunities of continuous improvement.
  • Collects, reviews, and displays any other operational metric data applicable to running an effective and efficient area(s)/department(s).
  • Attends meetings as production representative; such as but not limited to design review kick-off meetings, material review board, and production status meetings.
  • Monitors workflow and ensure team members are keeping the flow at an acceptable level.
  • Maintains a safe and compliant working environment.
  • Maintain tools and hardware ensuring team members have the proper components and equipment to perform their jobs efficiently
  • Ensures all production parts are being handled according to the manufacturing instructions or work instructions
  • Identifies and arranges lean events and continuous improvement measures in area(s)/department(s)
  • This position may require knowledge of SOX / 404 internal audit controls and related documentation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Flexibility that works: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
  • Professional growth: Continuing education support, certifications, and exposure to governance, risk, and compliance tools at a global scale.
  • A culture that values balance: Work with a high-performing, motivated team that also promotes positivity and collaboration.
  • Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire, quarterly bonus tied to company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown), and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage.
  • No weekend shifts
  • Steady work in a clean, modern facility – bright, temperature-controlled, and organized
  • Full benefits – health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, profit sharing, and more
  • Culture of Balance & Growth
  • Impact You Can See
  • Work on real products for real aircraft used around the world.
  • Hourly pay range: $22.00 - $28.00/hour
  • Benefits start the first of the month after hire
  • quarterly bonus tied to company profitability
  • 401(k) with 3% company contribution
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown)
  • comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage.

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