Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead - 2nd Shift

Sekisui Aerospace Corporation; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 94,787,145 - 113,125,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

8 Paid Holidays plus winter break pay

15 days vacation/sick time

Job summary

SEKISUI Aerospace seeks an Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead for the 2nd shift at our Renton, WA site. This role leads a production team, coordinates with engineers, and drives quality and efficiency on the shop floor.

The position reports to manufacturing leadership and contributes to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will schedule daily activities, mentor team members, and collaborate with departments to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of team leadership experience preferred
• Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Schedule and organize work departments daily
• Provide direction and schedule production team members' daily activities
• Monitor and report on work progress
• Communicate with departments about needs, priorities and issues
• Promote flow and pull of products and information to internal and external customers
• Identify, investigate and address problems on the production floor
• Coach, mentor and develop team members by investigating root causes of scrap and RMA issues
• Work with production and quality teams to prevent recurrence
• Train and orient new employees on company standards and procedures
• Implement 5S tools and reduce variation in the work environment
• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities
• Ensure company goals and provide constructive feedback

Skills

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Operational excellence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

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Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead - 2nd Shift

Annual-Full Time Manufacturing Renton, WA, US

Join us as we look to the future! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming 1st shift Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead need at our Renton location.

SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities.

2nd Shift Schedule: 3:00PM – 1:30AM, Monday - Thursday (FT Non-Exempt)

Pay: $33.08 - $37.48 (Full-Time - Non-exempt) This range is including a 10% Shift Differential

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
• 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available for immediate use; prorated first year

Position

Leads are workers who have a high degree of technical proficiency in their jobs, who serve as intermediaries between their supervisor and employees. Team leaders serve as mentors and trainers for their work area. With this dual role, the job description(s) of the jobs in the area also apply to the Team Lead.

The Composite Technician Lead also focuses on producing and developing composite materials to enhance quality and efficiency. They are responsible for coordinating with engineers to study and improve designs and shop‑aids, as well as operate machines and equipment with an eye for developing strategies and workflow.

Technicians must be able to follow instructions from engineers and strive to ensure their work meets high standards of quality. They are also required to work in a team environment, so strong communication and collaboration skills are important.

Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.
• Schedule and organize work departments daily
• Provide direction and schedule production team members' daily activities
• Frequently monitor and report on work progress of the team
• Communicate with all departments, logistics, engineering, and production management, including other shifts, about needs, priorities, and issues
• Promote flow and pull of products and information to internal and ultimately external customers
• Identify, investigate, and address problems on the production floor
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members by investigating root causes of scrap and RMA issues
• Work with production and quality teams to prevent recurrence
• Train and orient new employees on company standards and procedures
• Implement 5S tools and reduce variation in the work environment
• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities
• Ensure company goals and objectives are being met by each employee and provide constructive feedback

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provide direction to other individuals.
• Oversees the daily operations of other staff, including scheduling and assigning work.

Required Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing and the assigned area or department
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively.
• Provide strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining perspective
• Be creative, flexible, and able to drive change
• Ability to multitask, follow through, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The capability to develop and coach individuals to higher performance
• Provide strong operations thinking that moves the vision to successful implementation
• Exemplary reflection of our company values in commitment to the growth of the individual team members and the organization

Education

• High school diploma or GED certificate

Experience

• Previous team leadership experience strongly preferred
• 2+ Years of demonstrated technical work proficiency in the department assigned to is preferred

Computer Skills

• Basic experience in an ERP/MRP or resource software is preferred

Working Conditions

While performing the typical duties of this job, employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature-controlled
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Exposure to hazardous equipment
• Exposure to contaminants
• Shared workspaces with other employees
• Requires handling objects of up to 30 lbs.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime)

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

• Full Face Shield
• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
• Protective Apron
• Respirator
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.