Production Line Lead I

RECARO Aircraft Seating; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating in Fort Worth is seeking a production team lead to ensure assembly of quality seats and adherence to daily schedules. You will organize work, monitor results, and lead daily performance reviews with the line team.

The role requires training experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and strong communication skills to coordinate with engineering, quality, and supervision. Flexibility for overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in seat assembly or related manufacturing.
• Trainer or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Ability to organize teams to accomplish goals and meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality products are assembled to meet customer dock dates.
• Organize and assign work to meet production schedules per standard work.
• Monitor daily production results and submit efficiency reports.
• Conduct daily meetings to review performance goals and challenges.
• Set up ANDON system and update line progress during shifts.
• Provide input for performance evaluations of assemblers and assistants.

Skills

Seat assembly

Leadership

Training

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Ensure quality products are assembled in support of customer dock dates
• Organize and assign work to meet the production schedules while following standard work assigned to the shipset
• Monitor and communicate the daily production results and submit the daily efficiency report
• Conduct daily meetings with the production line to review daily performance goals and challenges
• Set up ANDON system to manage line progress through the shift and update as needed
• Ensure the proper provisioning of the production line (tools, hardware, consumables)
• Effectively communicate and elevate issues impacting the daily performance of the line from Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Logistics to the Production Supervisor
• Assess the efficiency of each operator and provide training or recommend disciplinary action as necessary to Production Supervisor
• Provide input for performance evaluations for assemblers and assistants
• Review and provide daily attendance reports; Audit ITA records to ensure proper time charging
• Monitor and reduce line scrap cost; Follow MRB and Q-note processes
• Conduct and assist with corrective actions, root cause analysis and preventative action
• Cross train on multiple processes to increase knowledge and value to the team
• Train assemblers in new processes including standard work
• Investigate line stops, put in emergency measures, and counter measures to cope with line stops
• Communicate Line damages immediately
• Communicate regularly with the line inspector to be aware of the quality issues found
• Communicate quality issues back to the line operator and investigate root cause to ensure it is resolved
• Participate in the daily production meetings
• Work with Production Supervisor to build a cross training plan to strengthen the team and invest in assemblers
• Fill in for assemblers when away from the work area (absenteeism, training, etc.)
• Interact with internal and external customers professionally
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized workplace; Conduct regular housekeeping audits
• Support and maintain 5S initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Experience:

• 3+ years’ of seat assembly or related manufacturing experience
• Trainer or leadership experience preferred
• Qualification to support all line functions as needed
• Must be able to read, write and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks
• Ability to solve problems with little or no guidance
• Ability to communicate and present in front of peers and upper management
• Ability to organize teams to effectively accomplish organizational goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours on short notice and overtime