at Baltimore Aircoil Company in Milford, Delaware, United States
Job Description
A shop hourly position with the primary responsibilities of directing the activities of assigned Sheet Metal personnel to accomplish both daily production goals and long-term projects as assigned by Team Leader. As a fully engaged servant leader, the Shift Leader has ownership for the execution of the department's strategy and goals, and demonstrates BAC's values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation. Ensures all mechanics are properly trained and performing according to BAC's safety, production, and quality standards and guidelines. Promote open communication and ensure all necessary information and clarification are provided to employees in a timely manner. The purpose for every position at BAC regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Owns personal and team safety. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
- Continually evaluate and develop new ways to improve the Sheet Metal department.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in the department.
- Back-up Team Lead as required.
- Delegates assignments to the appropriate person based on skill set and accountabilities.
- Ensure open and clear communication to department employees.
- Assigns objectives in coordination with the Team Leader and provided quarterly feedback on the completion of objectives.
- Assist the Team Lead in completion of annual reviews.
- Training employees on technical proficiency and maintain skills matrix for the department.
- Onboarding of new team members including assigning Buddy & Mentor and weekly follow-up.
- Assist with the completion of detailed accident investigation reports.
- Attuned to Daily and Weekly Production Schedule and take independent action to ensure resources, materials, and information are available to the mechanics.
- Model and promote LEAN principles in the area and 5S excellence.
- Meet or exceed production goals for shift.
- Lead Toolbox and other communication meetings.
- Follow Shift Leader Standard Work.
- Perform other duties as requested and assigned.
- Ensure quality standards are adhered to with a focus on process discipline.
- Counsel and coach employees who fail to meet quality, safety, or productivity standards.
- Promote sustainability, identifying ways to proactively reducing waste, energy and water usage.
- Support a culture of innovation through original thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services; translates new ideas into business opportunities.
NATURE & SCOPE
Reports to the Team Leader or Supervisor for the department. The Shift Leader is a part of the department leadership team and shares responsibility for the department goals and objectives. In the absence of the Team Leader, the Shift Leader will be responsible for running the department. Additionally, the Shift Leader may participate on cross functional and regional teams.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Demonstrated supervisory/management skills including leading, delegation, and follow-up
- Ability to work independently and exhibits sound judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop high performing teams and lead groups to accomplish set goals.
- Demonstrate product and fabrication knowledge at or above a Mech I level.
- Demonstrated ability to operate lifting devices including overhead and JIB cranes; achieved through required training...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
