Team Leader (1st Shift)

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense!

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced manufacturing operations supervisor (Team Leader) to join our team. In this role, you will lead a talented group of manufacturing professionals, driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. If you are passionate about aerospace and defense, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a knack for leadership, and are a self-starting problem solver we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

Build and lead a highly engaged team; ensure they have what they need to be successful; and keep them safe in order to deliver the highest quality aerospace transparencies on time to our customers.
Create and sustain a culture aligned with our "Great Place to Work" values by role-modeling behaviors, motivating, and recognizing team contributions.
Supervise the daily activities of assigned staff to insure that the manufacture and control of parts, products, and materials conform to established quality and production standards.
Lead teams to understand and achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.
Execute Daily Management and Standardized Work through Leader Standard Work.
Be open and honest in performance appraisals, supporting and coaching individuals to close performance gaps.
Provide opportunities for team members to leverage their strengths and pursue personal development.
Ensure a safety-first mindset and compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
Collaborate with other Team Leaders for optimal performance outcomes.
Drive team engagement and follow through on engagement actions.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Export Control regulations.

Job Requirements:

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related fields.
2 years of production supervision experience.
Experience supervising and leading production personnel.
Experience leading teams in a unionized environment.
Potential to lead, engage, train, and develop direct reports.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.
Aerospace supply chain experience.
Passion for the aerospace industry.

Compensation Data

Compensation Range: $85,153.00 - $106,441.00

Why Join Us:

Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1195151601

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Garden Grove, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/