Department Lead 1st shift and second shift

Pursuit Aerospace; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace, a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, is seeking a Department Lead for 1st shift and a second shift in South Windsor, CT. The role is onsite 100% with two shift options: 1st shift Monday–Friday 7:00AM–3:30PM and 2nd shift 3:00PM–11:30PM.

The candidate should guide and collaborate with associates, drive Kaizen, Lean, and safety initiatives, and partner with the Business Unit Manager on monthly build plans and disciplinary actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Interact with employees at all levels with good interpersonal skills.
• Understand customer requirements for the responsible area.
• Motivate and lead the team.
• Assist and support Business Unit Manager with monthly build plan and disciplinary actions.
• Enforce Pursuit Policies and Procedures.
• Drive Kaizen and apply lean principles to meet business needs.
• Ensure a safe work environment and lead monthly department safety inspections.
• Maintain area, equipment, and tooling in neat condition.
• Adhere to all company policies and core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Interpersonal skills

Kaizen

Safety awareness

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

CNC Milling

Job description

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Department Lead 1st shift and second shift

Full-time Regular Direct Manufacturing South Windsor, CT, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 4843

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

Responsible for being a resource and center of expertise to guide and collaborate with new and current associates.

Location: South Windsor, CT
This role will be onsite 100% of the time.! We are hiring two candidate's one for 1 st shift Monday- Friday 7:00AM – 3:30 PM and one for 2nd shift 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Responsibilities:

• Able to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Must interact with employees at all levels and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent understanding of all customer requirements pertinent to responsible area.
• Able to motivate and lead their team.
• Assists and supports Business Unit Manager with monthly build plan.
• Assists the Business Unit Manager with conducting disciplinary action.
• Enforces Pursuit Policies and Procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook.
• Drives Kaizen across the area and applies lean principles and flow to meet business needs.
• Continuously ensures that work environment is free of safety hazards and compliant with OSHA regulations. Also leads monthly department safety inspections.
• Maintains area, equipment, and tooling in a neat, orderly condition including operator maintenance sheets.
• Observes all Company policies, rules, and regulations including good housekeeping, safety and security.
• Adheres to all Core Values (Health and Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Development of People, Integrity, Corporate Citizenship, Continuous Improvement, Respect).
• Adheres to all Core Competencies (Communication, Teamwork, Achieving Results, Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Judgement).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience working ERP systems
• Ability to operate and set up CNC Milling
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Mechanical background

Physical Requirements:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.