Military Aircraft Group EDM Machining Team Lead - 2nd Shift

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Job Title:

Military Aircraft Group EDM Machining Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Reporting To:

Ldr., Performance

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our Military Aircraft Group East Aurora Operations team is looking to fill several Team Lead roles within our Machine Shop. These roles will be available on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift and will report directly to the area Performance Leader.

The Team Lead position will have a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Providing leadership and direct supervision to a small group of employees, within their specific machining or finishing discipline.
• Supporting their area to achieve production and quality targets by:
  • Being the technical expert and guide for their specific machining, or finishing, discipline. 
  • Engaging with employees on the floor and understanding and escalating issues as needed. 
  • Leading activities to implement process improvements.
  • Developing and implementing training plans for employees.
  • Completing direct charging tasks, including running machines as needed.

To be considered for the Team Lead role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated advanced knowledge in area specific machining or finishing discipline, typically acquired through a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• Adaptability and Change Leadership: Demonstrated ability to be flexible, and to lead others, through changing work environments.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to identify problems and work collaboratively with others to implement effective solutions.
• Developing Others: A proven track record of providing coaching, support and recognition to enhance employee performance, development and motivation. 
• Conflict Resolution: Partnering with others to achieve a positive and productive work environment through active listening, understanding, and exploring different views. 
• Excellent Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with diverse audiences.
• Continuous Learning Mindset.

As Team Lead, you will work directly with your Performance Leader to:

• Support our talent strategy by identifying talent and skill needs, creating and deploying development plans for employees, and conducting an interview and selection process to hire external talent as needed.
• Leading, and documenting, two-way performance feedback dialogue to coach, mentor and develop employees.
• Review and approve employee timecards, and time off requests and trends.
• Ensure effective training plans are created to onboard employees and further internal skillsets.
• Maintain part flow and creating flexibility within the area.
• Ensure OSV matrices are updated and accurate. 
• Participate in daily PRB process to review potential non-conformance information.
• Complete root cause corrective action on NCs where it is agreed that the root cause is human factors.
• As WO's are put on 136REV shelves, review potential non-conformance information to ensure there is adequate information to enable next day review.
• Audit production areas to ensure they are neatly organized and maintained to promote an efficient shop environment.
• Drive actions to address current and potential KPI misses.
• Lead the safety checks of the EHS 360 program.
• Other duties as assigned, including at times, direct charging activities.

How we care for you: 

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages 

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs 

• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activ