Assembler Team Lead

Assembler Team Lead

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking an Assembler Team Lead to join the 787 Aft Body Pre Join Team located in North Charleston, South Carolina for Variable Shift.

Position Responsibilities:   

• Performs complex production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools

• Performs routine production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies and equipment and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools

• Models a culture of One Team, Pride and Ownership

• Partners with Integrated Build Teams (IBTs) and Team Leader to mitigate performance risk utilizing Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) methodologies

• Identifies roadblocks and production constraints escalating issues which cannot be resolved by the team using open and clear communication

• Uses KPI and BPS principles to improve production flow and work environment

• Supports overtime as required to meet customer commitments

• Participates in Lean Manufacturing Systems (LMS) and 5S activities

• Supports teammates to improve overall team performance by providing cross training and mentoring

• Work in assigned manufacturing production department to learn and perform a variety of manual and automated operations including drilling and fastener installation on a variety of detail parts (aluminum/composite/titanium) while working from electronic models, manufacturing specifications, procedures, and instructions

• Performs complex production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools

• Builds effective resource plans

• Identifies and communicates risks to First Line Leader

• Updates and communicates BPS metrics

• Identifies KPI improvement actions

• Assigns daily work

• Leads team in daily safety check-in

• Monitors and reports daily progress to plan

• Works with support organizations and First Line Leader to mitigate performance risk

• Documents and communicates shift turnover

• Establishes overtime requirements and staffing

• Responsible for monitor and control of 5S

• Utilizes Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) and coordinates with Line Side Control Center (LSCC) to address issues

• Creates standardized work instructions

• Support teammates to improve their job performance, including identifying training

• Responsible for BPS process improvements

• Leads Kamishibai audits and Gemba walks

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at North Charleston, SC (BSC).

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. 

Aerospace Technician and Mechanic Aptitude Virtual Job Tryout: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in assembly work, fabrication, aerospace

• 1+ year of experience with operations process involving the 787-airplane program

• 1+ year of experience demonstrating formal or informal leadership skills

• Availability to work variable shifts, with the understanding that your assigned shift will not be confirmed until after training

Preferred Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• 787 leadership experience

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.

Shift

This position is for variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at the time of hire based on business needs