Shift Leader - Line C - 1st Shift

POSITION PURPOSE
A shop hourly position with the primary responsibilities of directing the activities of assigned line personnel to accomplish both daily production goals and long-term projects as assigned by Team Leader.

As a fully engaged leader, this leader takes ownership for the execution of the department’s strategy and goals.

The employee demonstrates BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation, and is committed to achieving technical expertise in their department.

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 always uses the proper safety equipment.
• Teach and train operators on standard work.
• Hold Operators accountable to follow the standard work.
• Effectively coordinate manpower through flexing to achieve Assembly Line goals.
• Continually evaluate and develop new ways to improve the Assembly Line.
• Delegates assignments to the appropriate person based on skill set and accountabilities.
• Understand the complete operation of all current Assembly equipment and methods.
• Works with the Material Coordinator to ensure timely delivery of materials to support the production schedule.
• Works with Material Coordinator and Lean Tech on systemic Root Cause analysis and Corrective actions.
• Safely operate jib cranes and/or overhead cranes to lift, move, and position components.
• Train and develop junior mechanics to achieve technical and professional expertise.
• Ensure open and clear communication to department employees.
• Work with employees as assigned to guide them on the completion of objectives.
• Assist the Team Lead in completion of quarterly objectives and yearly reviews.
• Assist with the completion of ongoing training for all employees in the Skills Matrix.
• Assist with the completion of detailed accident investigation reports for all accidents which occur, in Assembly on assigned shift.
• Mentors and drives LEAN principles.
• Meet or exceed production goals for shift.
• Updates key departmental metrics.
• Support a passion for safety and drive departmental safety initiatives.
• Practice and sustain 5s methodology.
• Aggressively uphold and support quality and process standards.
• Counsel employees and provide corrective and supportive instruction to those who fail to meet quality, safety, or productivity standards.
• Provide coverage to alternative shifts when needed in support of the operation.
• Back-up Team Lead as required.
• Ensure team embraces sustainability, 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.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, and assigned...