Department Lead

Ga-Telesis; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis, Medley, FL, seeks a Department Lead for the Small Parts Shop to supervise shift production, coordinate daily work, and guide staff on the production floor onsite. The role ensures safety, quality, and achievement of production targets through strong leadership and hands-on oversight.

You will act as a liaison between management and production, train and develop staff, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment dedicated to safe operations and high morale.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Willingness to work onsite and support production goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising all personnel and production activities on shift.
• Maintain knowledge of production processes and equipment; report issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Train, evaluate, and develop production staff to sustain performance.
• Organize and coordinate workflow for efficient operations.
• Enforce policies, rules, and safety regulations consistently.
• Address employee concerns and resolve work-related problems.
• Participate in hiring, training, and performance appraisals as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent technical training

Job description

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries,with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers.GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

We are seeking a DepartmentLead to join the Small Parts Shop team. The Department Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the landing gear services facility’s production floor. This position supports supervisory functions by coordinating daily work activities, guiding production staff, and monitoring equipment and process performance. The Department Lead ensures that all safety protocols, quality standards, and production targets are consistently met, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. They serve as a key liaison between management and production employees, facilitating communication, training, and problem resolution to maintain smooth operations and high employee morale. This role requires strong organizational skills, technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. This position is based onsite in Medley, FL.

**Important Notice:

Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in supervising all personnel and production activities on shift
• Maintain thorough knowledge of production processes and equipment; report issues promptly
• Ensure all plant discharges comply with established limits
• Train, evaluate, and develop production staff to maintain high performance
• Organize and coordinate workflow for efficient and smooth operations
• Enforce company policies, rules, procedures, and safety regulations consistently
• Take responsibility for processes, equipment, safety, housekeeping, and meeting production goals on shift
• Participate in hiring, training, performance appraisals, and employee discipline as required
• Address employee complaints and resolve work-related problems effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and facility goals

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training, or four years related experience
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience preferred

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