Team Lead

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

It is the responsibility of the Team Lead to organize production work activities necessary to safely manufacture products within cost constraints, without defects, and on-time while employing Relentless Continuous Improvement (RCI) techniques. Major objectives of the Team Lead include building great products on schedule, maximization of value added (productive) time of team members and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within the work centers.

YOUR IMPACT

• Work closely collaboratively with the Sr. Team Lead and manager to determine what needs to be done to overcome all constraints pertaining to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost. These will serve as the primary means to measure leader performance.

• Collaborate on business decisions with the senior team lead when the manager is absent and escalate by notifying another managers or plant manager if assistance is needed

• Demonstrate superior technical skills in assigned work center or department

• Delegate work to the technicians to accomplish required tasks in line with production plans & schedule requirements

• Monitor team member progress on assigned tasks to ensure schedule adherence and escalate as soon as it is determined that a delay will occur

• Provide coaching and training to new and core team members

• Support the manager with employee relations as required

• Monitor attendance and tardiness of team members including punctuality of breaks and time away from work centers

• Support administration of timecards as required

• Coordinate, develop, support and complete standard work & standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Identify, elevate, and implement Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs)

• Coordinate and monitor pace board performance for responsible work centers

• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization

• Drive root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions at GEMBA meetings: Tier I (Shift Start) and Tier II (Value Stream) level meetings, etc.

• Lead Tier 1 GEMBA (Shift Start) Meetings

• Represent the manager at Tier III levels and above as needed

• Utilize Active Management skills to balance resource needs in responsible areas and maximize contributions from team members

• Adapt and respond to changing situations or circumstances by implementing temporary corrective actions to shield customers from problems

• Review operating expenses and provide alternative solutions for cost savings

• Ensure relentless continuous improvement is being implemented through the use of A3, Kaizen events, and other problem-solving techniques

• Provide input for performance appraisals of team members as well as recognition and disciplinary actions when warranted

• Communicate and partner with other departments to eliminate waste and streamline / document processes

• Coach and / or mentor lesser skilled technicians on proper methods and procedures

• Implement and champion 5S activities for responsible areas

• Understand ISO requirements and help maintain compliance

• Possess basic knowledge of Syteline (ERP systems), Microsoft office, and Adobe

• Follows and enforces all safety procedures according to standards. Is proactive on safety concerns and takes action when appropriate

• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing activities

• Excellent training, communication, and organization skills

• Proven leadership skills

• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in technical or business-related fields. At least 5 years of experience working on multiple JBT products

• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): Forklift, overhead crane, jib hoist