Manufacturing Group Leader - 2nd Shift

Ducommun, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. seeks a Group Leader to oversee direct labor, assign work, and coordinate tasks to meet production schedules in a state-of-the-art Tulsa facility.

The role emphasizes ensuring compliance, safety, and teamwork in a challenging manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate problem-solving, leadership, and strong organizational skills, with a high school diploma and 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Intermediate level computer proficiency including e-mail, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.
• Problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Exhibit leadership and organizational skills.
• Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Direct, instruct, and provide support for staff under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Perform direct labor where properly trained and charge time to meet utilization targets.
• Assign work within the area of responsibility based on information from various sources.
• Coordinate activities to ensure tasks are completed on schedule in a cost effective manner.
• Ensure personnel utilize equipment and material that are in compliance for calibration, maintenance and material expiration dates.
• Ensure personnel comply with SOX, ISO, inventory, and human resources policies.
• Assist in effective direction and coordination within the assigned area to ensure the output meets published workmanship standards and employees are working in accordance with documented instructions.
• Provide feedback to employees on quality-related issues.
• Support efforts to ensure targets for efficiency and utilization are achieved.
• Participate in customer discussions as required.
• Identify and work to resolve problems that develop, escalating problems encountered to supervisor when necessary, and make recommendations for solutions.
• Support completion of reports and required paperwork.
• Help create a work environment that stimulates team work, innovation, and employee involvement.
• Recommend skills training per current training requirements.
• Assist in training personnel and provide guidance in following procedures, using equipment and troubleshooting difficult problems.
• Provide input for performance evaluations, development programs, and disciplinary action.
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Perform other assignments as required

Skills

Excel

Documentation reading

Leadership

Problem solving

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in related technology

Job description

We are growing and looking for motivated individuals to learn our business and grow with us!
Opening on 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday (3:30PM to 2:00AM)

Group Leader

The Group Lead role is perfect for someone that is driven to meet production requirements, has a sense of urgency in providing support for staff in their assigned area, and is passionate about helping their team be successful.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Tulsa, OK manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for the Department of Defense. We specialize in manufacturing ruggedized PCBAs that must perform reliably in extreme and high-cost-of-failure environments.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• Direct, instruct, and provide support for staff under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Perform direct labor where properly trained and charge time to meet utilization targets.
• Assign work within the area of responsibility based on information from various sources.
• Coordinate activities to ensure tasks are completed on schedule in a cost effective manner.
• Ensure personnel utilize equipment and material that are in compliance for calibration, maintenance and
• material expiration dates.
• Ensure personnel comply with SOX, ISO, inventory, and human resources policies
• Assist in effective direction and coordination within the assigned area to ensure the output meets published workmanship standards and employees are working in accordance with documented instructions.
• Provide feedback to employees on quality-related issues
• Support efforts to ensure targets for efficiency and utilization are achieved
• Participate in customer discussions as required
• Identify and work to resolve problems that develop, escalating problems encountered to supervisor when necessary, and make recommendations for solutions.
• Support completion of reports and required paperwork
• Help create a work environment that stimulates team work, innovation, and employee involvement.
• Recommend skills training per current training requirements
• Assist in training personnel and provide guidance in following procedures, using equipment and troubleshooting difficult problems.
• Provide input for performance evaluations, development programs, and disciplinary action.
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Perform other assignments as required

Supervisory Requirements:

• Provide limited direction to nonexempt personnel in assigned area

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Intermediate level computer proficiency including e-mail, Word, and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documentation
• Professional attitude and demeanor
• Problem-solving and prioritization skills
• Exhibit leadership and organizational skills
• Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members

Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary):

• Stand - Frequently 10 lbs. or less - Frequently
• Walk - Frequently 11-20 lbs. - Occasionally
• Sit - Continuously 21-50 lbs. - Occasionally
• Climb - N/A 51-100 lbs. - N/A
• Crawl - N/A Over 100 lbs. - N/A
• Squat or Kneel - Occasionally
• Bend - Occasionally
• Push / Pull - Fine
• Manipulation - Occasionally 10 lbs. or less - Occasionally
• Reach Outward Occasionally 10-20 lbs. - Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally 20-50 lbs. - Occasionally
• Drive - N/A 50-100 lbs. - N/A
• Over 100 lbs. - N/A

Qualifying definitions: N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs./day).
Frequently - Occupation required this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day).
Constantly - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day).

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:

• High school diploma; associates degree in related technology preferred
• 5 years of related experience

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required:

• Required to wear PPE as needed
• Moderate noise levels
• Exposure to light manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

11616 East 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74146 United States