GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Provides on the job working leadership to employees in assigned areas. Performs 50% of Composite Assembler III duties 50% of the time in conjunction with the Team Leader essential job functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Provides training assistance to new employees * Distributes jobs to team members daily based on departmental dispatch list * Actively supports management decisions and escalates employee/department concerns to immediate Supervisor * Provides timely and effective feedback to employees based on established quality and productivity standards * Assists supervisor/manager in the coordination of department goals by providing direction, coaching and feedback to employees. Provides performance feedback to supervisor to support performance appraisal process * Efficiently manages resources in area of responsibility. Balances own workload and workload of others in order to meet schedules and deadlines * Applies knowledge and technical experience to solve problems and identify and implement process improvements * Ensures work area is kept clean and employees comply with all Company policies including: QMS, safety rules, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices * May conduct start-up meetings that effectively communicate the daily goals and previous shift performance. Solicits employee feedback on missed opportunities and successes * Verifies department paperwork is completed properly and in a timely manner– minimize paperwork escapes. * Checks daily availability of necessary materials, tools and equipment, machinery * Ensures department is stocked with ample supplies required for Production (gloves, razor blades, tape, cotton swabs, etc.) * Effectively communicates “pass down” information to other shift leaders or personnel * Works cross-functionally with other department personnel, team leads, and supervisors * Proactively addresses flow interrupters, eliminates 7 forms of waste [where applicable] * Works closely with the Supervisor & the Inspection team to maintain quality and reduce overall product cost and rework * Suggests ways to simplify and improve methods and procedures wherever possible * Champions good safety practices throughout the facility and acts as an example for others to follow in order to maintain a safe working environment Other Job Functions * Other duties may be assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has limited supervisory responsibilities JOB REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards * Ability to interact effectively and professionally with peers and supervisors * Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary * Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules, priorities and processes * Ability to adhere to workplace rules * Knowledge of assigned work area manufacturing processes, tooling, techniques, and materials EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * High School Diploma or equivalent experience * 5 years of relevant experience in a production / manufacturing environment * Ability to read, diagrams, charts, and procedure manuals. * Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others both verbally and in writing * Must be familiar with duties and requirement of each position assigned to the department * Must be able to operate multiple different hand-tools WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Manufacturing environment / shared workbench or workstations * Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools) * Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time * Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds May be exposed to noise and hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions. * Frequently required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and/or to climb or balance * Occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl * May work extended hours and/or weekends * Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. 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