Lead - Patch & Repair

General Description of Position:

Under the direction of the supervisor and/or manager directs the work of subordinates in the department. Trains and coaches inexperienced employees and checks their work. Maintains a stable working relationship with fellow employees and supervisor and/or manager. Assists in establishing and monitoring department goals and objectives, maintain current production and line flow.

Duties (Essential):

Oversee employees within department; help coordinate production for employees; assist in training new employees and cross-train employees in the department; ensure critical to quality standards are met; fill in for absentee employees; work with manufacturing and industrial engineers, as needed, to improve job processes; help maintain a safe working environment and also continuous involvement in Lean Manufacturing and 5S. Works cooperatively with co-workers. Responds to quality control checks and charts. Orders shop supplies; any other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience: Requires demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Must be able to use power tools and related assembly equipment. Must be able to read and understand instructions in assembly operations. Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and requirements.

Environmental and Working Conditions: Work is performed in production area, in moderate to high noise level. Temperature will vary depending on season of the year. Work area is well ventilated. Requires moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), with or without accommodation, plus bending, walking, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and crouching. Talking, hearing and normal vision are required

Skills & Aptitudes:

Language skills - Able to understand spoken instructions with regard to job training and safety concerns and the ability to speak conversational English.

Reasoning skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed finishing of all products. Ability to deal with changes related to equipment use and productivity.