Machine Shop Group Lead III - 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2025-08-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.

In this critical position, you will contribute to the entire site company goals by providing high quality sub-assemblies. You will support the manufacturing leadership team by coaching and mentoring production cells within the Machine Shop department. You will distribute and ensure flow of work is consistent and effective to meet production goals. In addition to driving team production and individual team member growth, you will focus on championing lean processes and continually improve processes and flow.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

DAILY OPERATIONS

• Own Tier 1 meeting preparation and deliver meeting as needed – communicate; output, misses, quality goals, how we will close the gaps, equipment and facility issue resolution, recognize achievements and GOOD CATCHES.
• Effectively communicate and document standard work changes.
• Ensure shift change is executed properly between shift leads, as well as with operators at each station.
• Perform stand-down training with each operator within assigned work cell(s) and provide preliminary review of employees for the OJT sign-off
• Ensure training and cross-training is completed in a timely manner, based on the specific workstation. Provide suggestions to the Supervisor on cross-training potential and depth building.
• Strategically analyze roster and skills matrix to optimize workstations.
• Facilitate Operator discussions on performance before escalation to the Supervisor
• Regular Pitchwalks - pulse operators on a periodic basis to understand what support they need to meet objectives.
• Evaluate the team, providing tools, coaching, and countermeasures for underperformance escalating to Supervisor as appropriate.
• Strategically organize and prioritize resources to meet high demands with minimal resources.
• Review output on a regular basis and update Tier boards accordingly.

DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Support CORE and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Identify Flow Inhibitors and material shortages and escalate accordingly.
• Identify and encourage turnbacks.  

DRIVE QUALITY

• Perform regular Gemba Walks to observe non-standard production.
• Support manufacturing floor sweep.
• Monitor non-conforming material area and expedite disposition.
• Communicate Quality Alerts.

DRIVE SAFETY

• Own PPE compliance within assigned work cell(s).
• Enter RIDII’s on operator or own behalf
• Understand and provide support for building evacuations.
• Escalate PPE shortages or failure to adhere to PPE to Supervisor.

DRIVE UPTIME

• Inspect calibrated equipment to ensure compliance.
• Ensure TPMs are being performed by employees within assigned Work Cell(s).
• Enter work orders for down equipment, escalating when not addressed in a timely manner
• Review chemical cabinets for expired or non-compliant material.
• 5S shared spaces within assigned Work Cell and ensure employees are performing and adhering to 5S practices.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable shadow boards.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• You will gain experience effectively leading a production team and will regularly interface with leadership.
• You will train and gain full MRB authority to QN and disposition parts associated with the machine shop. 
• This role will position you for a potential opportunity to move into a higher leadership position.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - This position will offer the opportunity to collaborate with individuals across all functions at the Burnsville Site.  Networking opportunities, connecting with industry experts, expand professional network.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE: