Shift Lead - 3rd Shift (+$2.50/hr differential)

About Advanced Atomization Technologies
 Advanced Atomization Technologies (AA TECH) is a joint venture between Parker Aerospace and GE Aerospace, created to produce and support advanced fuel nozzles and related products for current and future commercial engine platforms, including aerospace and aero-derivative engines. The highly skilled and experienced team of AA TECH employees is expert in design, assembly, testing, and aftermarket support, providing our customers with a world-class product and support experience. 

 AA TECH offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Variable Incentive Plan (Bonus Eligibility)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA Company Contribution
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual 

 Position Summary: 
 Assists Operation Leaders in day-to-day production management efforts. Supports an environment of safety, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.  Is considered the primary lead for all emergency response situations. This position will have no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities: 

Under limited supervision and following established procedures, responsibilities may include some or all of the following: 

• In the absence of a Operations Leader/Supervisor, provides guidance and direction to all shift employees as it relates to company policies, safety, quality, and productivity requirements. 
• In the absence of an Operations Leader/Supervisor, is the primary point of contact / communication for all shift information and activities.
• Has dotted line responsibility for the group leaders on his/her shift.
• Assists in facilitating team problem solving and team meetings, as required.
• Ensures that safety, policies, and procedures are followed.
• Report on-the-job accidents / incidents and completes accident reports.
• Teams with planners (if applicable), manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and engineering to implement changes to reduce errors, improve throughput, and ensure customer due dates are met. 
• Helps to ensure team achieves results, meets goals, and follows up promptly on action items and requests. 
• Reviews discrepancies, takes corrective action, recommends alternative methods, and provides constructive feedback to the team. Follows up to ensure corrective action has been implemented. 
• In the absence of an Operations Leader/Supervisor, ensures the team follows procedures and instructions to promote and ensure quality products. 
• Works with the Operations Leader/Supervisor to facilitate the distribution of resources/people to ensure that all work centers or projects are appropriately covered. 
• As required, Facilitates internal and external audits of the area.
• As required, Facilitates quality training.
• Report and fill out work orders. 
• As needed, performs inspection and material handling duties
• Other duties as assigned or directed.

Lean

• Proactively supports Lean efforts by promoting and/or teaching lean concepts to others.
• Leads team in implementing lean concepts and ensures follow through on actions.
• Actively leads and participates in 5S and Safety Auditing.
• Actively looks for possible lean solutions to improve inefficiencies and workflow. 

Behavioral

• Encourages and is receptive of suggestions and new ideas. 
• Recommends new techniques, systems and procedures.
• Provides clear, concise instruction. Assists in resolving technical questions, as well as team member concerns/issues. Guides team members in the decision-making process. 

Developmental

• Assists in determining the skill level of each individual on the team and provides/coordinates development/ training to increase team members’ job knowledge and abilities.
• Provide input on reviews, development plans and goal setting.
• Assists team leader with follow up on progress of development goals. 

Required Qualifications: 

• The following are acceptable levels of qualifications.
  1. Associates Degree or higher level of education with a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting 
  2. High School diploma with a minimum of 3 years’ of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting            
  3. For Internal Candidates: A minimum of 1 year as a Group Leader at AA TECH or equivalent
• Demonstrates professional behavior, good business judgment, and strong team interaction skills. 
• Demonstrates ability to provide motivation and enthusiasm in functional area(s) and reinforces individual and group accomplishments. 
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written skills along with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly 
   work area.

Due to the Company’s military contractor status, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and must provide evidence of citizenship or immigration status upon applying for the position. 

Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).

Typical Mental and Physical Demands: 
 While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods 
 of time. The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery. 
 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the team member is regular 
 attendance and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. May be required to lift up to 
 50 lbs.
 
 (The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by team members assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify work assignments and/or to make reasonable 
 accommodations so that qualified team members can perform the essential functions of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions 
 of this job.)