Sr. Production Team Lead - Boerne, TX

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products, AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites.

Job Responsibilities

• Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers.
• Ensures operational goals are met in the areas of Safety, Quality Delivery, Cost, and Team (SQDCT).
• Responsible for inventory, cycle counts, WIP accuracy, and material accuracy.
• Forecast operational needs weeks to months in advance. Identify issues and be able to build a recovery plan.
• Drive accountability with leads and techs to assure build plan and safety stocks are met.
• Support and lead continuous improvements in the areas of SQDCT. Responsible for Board / Communication updates.
• Observe, support, & contribute to Company safety programs, policies & initiatives. Implement and continually monitor safe work practices in areas of responsibility. Conduct required safety & environmental audits, 5S audits, JHA assessments, identify hazards, and assure that all other employees follow safe work practices.
• Working supervisor with some time delegated to administrative duties.
• Track and forecast daily / weekly / monthly production, give updates daily and identify problems.
• Ensure the flow of subcomponents through the cell " bottle necks"
• Schedule Attainment with outside support operations, i.e. Weaving, Molding, Machining, Quality, Shipping, etc.)
• Write MRs as well as work with Engineers to clear parts from MR as needed.
• Observe, support & contribute to company safety programs, policies & initiatives
• Provide work direction to workers assigned to the work cell, coordinate vacation and lunch/break coverage, obtain overtime coverage as approved
• Troubleshoot and assist in solving production problems utilizing root causes analysis tools as appropriate
• Coordinate and provide training of Technicians. This also includes interviewing of potential candidates.
• Contribute to process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Housekeeping and organization (5S) of the work cell
• Raw materials & general supplies needed are present at each work station and surplus materials are properly stored. Responsible for creating purchase requisition and staying within budgets.
• Ensure proper completion of production and traceability documentation is present at all work stations
• Set-up and operate key equipment in work cell. Help in establishing, implementing, and sustaining; TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• SAP transactions including but not limited to; Migo, Co11N, MMBE, MD04
• Troubleshoot and assist in solving inventory issues; Halb/ ROH counts, min/ max materials, variance reports
• Provide input in quarterly review process
• Follow Leader Standard Work
• Lead Start-up Meeting (Tier 1) when needed
• Ensure proper procedures are followed during: Safety Incidents, Evacuation, Inclement Weather

Supervisory responsibility: Yes

Supervisors are responsible for overseeing their work group including but not limited to: formal evaluations/performance management as set out by the organization, recruitment and developing group cohesion.

Qualifications/Characteristics

• Exhibits strong math skills addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, and decimals.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow training materials and work instructions.
• Basic knowledge of MSDS and their use.
• Proper use of safety and personal protective equipment.
• Good supervision skills - communication, coordination, recognition, coaching, accountability, leadership
• Ability to work 24/7 schedule and overtime as needed
• Basic computer skills
• Relevant Work Experience: Worked in a manufacturing environment
• Education: AS in Technical curriculum highly preferred. Minimum High School Graduate with relevant work experience.
• Experience may be substituted for education at management's discretion if the candidate has demonstrated the knowledge necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Lean training or experience desired.
• Work Experience: Manufacturing leadership strongly preferred. Operational Lead for 2 years or equivalent work experience.

Working Conditions

Indoor production environment, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required, overtime dependent on business need.

Physical requirements

Frequent repetitive hand movements, use of hand tools - pliers, sanders, scissors, etc.

Frequently remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time

Must be able to detect and recognize visual differences between materials or parts, etc.

Frequently moves molds and parts >25 lbs. between work tables and carts

Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.