Team Lead – Bond (Swing Shift)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Composite Assembler III leader to provide on-the-job guidance and perform half of the role’s duties with the team leader. This position emphasizes training, workload management and continuous process improvement within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong adherence to quality systems, safety rules, and manufacturing best practices, with ability to balance team workload to meet production schedules and deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read diagrams, charts, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others both verbally and in writing.
• Must be familiar with duties and requirements of each position assigned to the department.
• Must be able to operate multiple different hand-tools.

Responsibilities

• Provides training assistance to new employees.
• Distributes jobs to team members daily based on departmental dispatch list.
• Actively supports management decisions and escalates concerns to supervisor.
• Provides timely and effective feedback to employees based on quality and productivity standards.
• Coordinates department goals with direction, coaching and feedback for employees.
• Balances workload to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Applies knowledge and experience to solve problems and improve processes.
• Ensures work area complies with QMS, safety rules, SOPs, and GMP.

Skills

Confidentiality handling

Professional interaction

Flexibility

Workplace rules

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

5 years in production/manufacturing

Ability to read diagrams, charts, procedures

Clear written and spoken communication

Familiar with department duties

Operate multiple hand-tools

Job description

Job Description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology, leveraging proven, cutting‑edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost‑effective solutions to market.

General Job Summary

Provides on‑the‑job working leadership to employees in assigned areas. Performs 50% of Composite Assembler III duties 50% of the time in conjunction with the Team Leader essential job functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides training assistance to new employees.
• Distributes jobs to team members daily based on departmental dispatch list.
• Actively supports management decisions and escalates employee/department concerns to immediate Supervisor.
• Provides timely and effective feedback to employees based on established quality and productivity standards.
• Assists supervisor/manager in the coordination of department goals by providing direction, coaching and feedback to employees. Provides performance feedback to supervisor to support performance appraisal process.
• Efficiently manages resources in area of responsibility. Balances own workload and workload of others in order to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Applies knowledge and technical experience to solve problems and identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensures work area is kept clean and employees comply with all Company policies including QMS, safety rules, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices.
• May conduct start‑up meetings that effectively communicate the daily goals and previous shift performance. Solicits employee feedback on missed opportunities and successes.
• Verifies department paperwork is completed properly and in a timely manner – minimize paperwork escapes.
• Checks daily availability of necessary materials, tools and equipment, machinery.
• Ensures department is stocked with ample supplies required for production (gloves, razor blades, tape, cotton swabs, etc.).
• Effectively communicates “pass down” information to other shift leaders or personnel.
• Works cross‑functionally with other department personnel, team leads, and supervisors.
• Proactively addresses flow interrupters, eliminates 7 forms of waste where applicable.
• Works closely with the Supervisor & the Inspection team to maintain quality and reduce overall product cost and rework.
• Suggests ways to simplify and improve methods and procedures wherever possible.
• Champions good safety practices throughout the facility and acts as an example for others to follow in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation

$31.00 – $37.00 Hourly

Experience and Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules, priorities, and processes.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Knowledge of assigned work area manufacturing processes, tooling, techniques, and materials.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a production / manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read diagrams, charts, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others both verbally and in writing.
• Must be familiar with duties and requirements of each position assigned to the department.
• Must be able to operate multiple different hand­tools.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment / shared workbench or workstations.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and/or to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May work extended hours and/or weekends.
• Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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