Primary Functions:
• Perform daily check-ins with all operators throughout shift to resolve issues as they arise or, when necessary, escalate issues through proper channels based on nature of issue.
• Identify training needs for operators and ensure proper training either through themselves or through other qualified operators. Provide individual performance feedback when needed.
• Partner with engineering and front-end team to release daily production schedules to ensure consistent production flow.
• Prepare for shift by reviewing preflight checklist and previous shift's handover report as well as check call-ins and adjust daily manning plan.
• Prepare for next shift, including reviewing manning and production schedule and completing shift handover and end of shift reports.
• Lead daily tier I meetings, sharing previous day's production performance and today's production plan. Identify and create action plans to be shared in daily tier II meetings.
• Support improvement activities for the value stream alongside materials and logistics, quality, and operations.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to influence others to achieve specific goals. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Conducts training and performs audits as required.
• Generates maintenance requests as needed and escalate any machine down to FLL.
• Backup to Front Line Leader.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualification:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in manufacturing processes.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate Beltsville area (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
• All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Position Criteria:
• You will comply with and perform procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Eaton MESH initiatives and ensure the personal safety of the incumbent and his/her associates including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine safety guards, ergonomic movement, lockout/tag-out, MSDS procedures, and OHSA regulations. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals. Ensure the assigned work area is clean, organized, and orderly per 5S standards.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes as well as basic understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and competing priorities to identify and resolve problems that arise.
• Ability to navigate a team environment to inspire and motivate team of operators to achieve department goals.
• Ability to convey information effectively to multiple diverse stakeholder groups at different levels of the organization.
• Ability to evaluate an individual's performance and provide guidance to aide employee development.
• Proficiency in MRP systems such as MFGPro, SAP, and Oracle.
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs. unassisted.

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum (2) two years' experience working in Part 145 FAA Repair Station.
• Prior experience in a leadership role
• Knowledge of metal forming, grinding, cutting, machining, assembly, welding, and tools/fixtures.

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