Production Team Lead

Insight Global; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Production Lead to supervise and coordinate layout, machine operation, inspection, welding, and finishing of aircraft components. You will set schedules, monitor work in process, and drive on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience in a production environment, ability to read blueprints, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with SAP or Solumina is a plus; FAA repairman eligibility is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years working experience with demonstrated supervision of coworkers.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manages production flow, productivity, reliability, and costs.
• Oversees plasma, cathodic arc, and other processes on aircraft components.
• Sets production schedules and tracks work in process.
• Trains employees and assigns duties.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Job description

Leads workers engaged in layout and machine operating, inspection, welding or material preparation/finishing of aircraft components by performing the following duties:

Essential duties and responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages Production flow/productivity/reliability/costs.
• Oversees activities such as plasma, cathodic arc and other processes on a variety of aircraft components.
• Chief supporter in the cell for continuous improvement and all CORE initiatives.
• Chief supporter in the cell for all EH&S initiatives.
• May serve as supervisor in the absence of the Business Unit Manager.
• Trains employees in the performance of tasks related to their area of expertise.
• Sets production schedules, tracks work in process, troubleshoots and solves problems associated with production.
• Sets work schedules, schedules work duties and overtime.
• Aids in the interpreting of specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assists in assigning duties.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant work instructions (SOI’s, DOI’s, OPM’s, etc.).
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Strives for Turn around Time improvement and 100% on time delivery.
• Ensures company policies and procedures are complied with and understood.
• Holds monthly tool-box meetings.
• Maintains a clean and organized cell.

Basic Qualifications:

High school degree or equivalent.

More than two (2) years working experience plus a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise co-workers.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in leading skilled crafts persons in a production or refurbishing environment

Previous experience in using SAP and Solumina

A&P license or eligibility for a FAA repairman’s certificate is a plus

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.