Team Leader - Missile Systems

Company: Kaman
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:Since our founding in 1945, Kaman has had a mindset of constant improvement and creativity. In this way, we fulfill our most important responsibility: providing our customers with solutions to their critical technical and systems challenges. With the resources to pursue large scale endeavors, we continue to recognize and encourage each person's ability to create significant change.Invested in our future together.Works under the general direction of a Cell Operations Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of employees assigned to a production cell. Plan, lead and supervise assigned functions in Missile Systems Operation necessary to manufacture and deliver products in accordance with contractual and other related requirements such as quality, procurement regulations, program requirements, cost control/budgets, engineering change control, environmental compliance and others.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In the absence of the Group Leader, perform a wide range of assembly and test operations, operate equipment and oversee product quality and workmanship schedule, assigning and monitoring work within the cell to meet program objectives. Responsible for assigned program budgets, costs to complete and compliance to quality systems requirements and procedures. Establish and maintain metrics that track performance to the requirements in quality, schedule, cost and continued application of lean enterprise to make continuous improvements in all areas. Determine needs and provide justification on production tooling upgrades and changes.
• Plan for manpower needs and fill deficiencies as needed, with consultation with Group Leader. Monitor and analyze production process within Team to ensure work orders are followed properly, takt time is being achieved and required paperwork is completed appropriately. Work with Group Leaders to address issues. Interface with other assembly test and support groups to optimize work and manpower loading. Support the development and control of manufacturing EAC Program budgets. Identify quality issues in production process; assist in the development and implementation of resolution and prevention.
• Establish and maintain effective communication within and between functional groups/management to address problems and obtain resolution. Plan and determine manpower requirements based on forecasts. Plan and monitor cost control by scheduling appropriate use of manpower through the balancing of production needs with overtime requirements. Oversee the development and revision of assembly and production procedures.Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field or successful performance of formal development plan leading to BS/BA degree is required.
  • Over 5 years and up to and including 7 years related experience
  • Under general direction, working from policies and general objectives with little functional guidance. Rarely refers specific cases to supervisor unless clarification or interpretation of company policies is involved.

Keywords: Kaman, Middletown , Team Leader - Missile Systems, Hospitality & Tourism , Middletown, Connecticut