Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead - 1st Shift

• Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.
• Schedule and organize work departments daily
• Provide direction and schedule production team members' daily activities
• Frequently monitor and report on work progress of the team
• Communicate with all departments, logistics, engineering, and production management, including other shifts, about needs, priorities, and issues
• Promote flow and pull of products and information to internal and ultimately external customers
• Identify, investigate, and address problems on the production floor
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members by investigating root causes of scrap and RMA issues
• Work with production and quality teams to prevent recurrence
• Train and orient new employees on company standards and procedures
• Implement 5S tools and reduce variation in the work environment
• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities
• Ensure company goals and objectives are being met by each employee and provide constructive feedback

• Provide direction to other individuals.
• Oversees the daily operations of other staff, including scheduling and assigning work.

• Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing and the assigned area or department
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively.
• Provide strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining perspective
• Be creative, flexible, and able to drive change
• Ability to multitask, follow through, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The capability to develop and coach individuals to higher performance
• Provide strong operations thinking that moves the vision to successful implementation
• Exemplary reflection of our company values in commitment to the growth of the individual team members and the organization

• High school diploma or GED certificate

• Previous team leadership experience strongly preferred
• 2+ Years of demonstrated technical work proficiency in the department assigned to is preferred

• Basic experience in an ERP/MRP or resource software is preferred

While performing the typical duties of this job, employees will experience the conditions noted below.

PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature-controlled
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Exposure to hazardous equipment
• Exposure to contaminants
• Shared workspaces with other employees
• Requires handling objects of up to 30 lbs.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure.

Below are typical PPE used on the production floor.

Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
• Protective Apron
• Respirator

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry.

With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer.

We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about

View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need accommodation.

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program.

E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.

With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process must be completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within three days of starting employment.

For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site .

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the pay for this role when hiring a Washington resident.

Pay may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.

Please note that the pay rate shown above is a general guideline only.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values.

We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.