Group Leader - 1St Shift

Job Snapshot

Group Lead - 1st Shift

Direct, instruct, andprovide support for production staff under the guidance of the supervisor.

Who are we?
Founded in 1849,Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supplystore during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth ofthe aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum toearly aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is aglobal provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in theaerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic andstructural systems, producing complex products and components for commercialaircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, andsophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility inAppleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace andDefense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
• Clean and climate controlled working environment

Job Summary

• Coordinate activities to ensure tasks are completed on schedule in a cost effective manner
• Recommend skills training per current training requirements
• Ensure personnel utilize equipment and material that are in compliance for calibration, maintenance and material expiration dates
• Identify and work to resolve problems that develop, escalating problems encountered to supervisor when necessary and make recommendations for solutions
• Assist in effective direction and coordination within the assigned area to ensure the output meets published workmanship standards and employees are working in accordance with documented instructions
• Provide feedback to employees on quality-related issues
• Assist in training personnel and provide guidance in following procedures, using equipment, and troubleshooting difficult problems
• Participate in customer discussions as required
• Support efforts to ensure targets for efficiency and utilization are achieved
• Ensure personnel comply with SOX, ISO, Inventory, and Human Resources policies
• Help create a work environment that stimulates team work, innovation, and employee involvement
• Support completion of reports and required paperwork
• Provide input for performance evaluations, development programs and disciplinary action
• Perform direct labor where properly trained and charge time to meet utilization targets
• Perform other assignments as required
• Assign work within the area of responsibility based on information from various sources

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read documentation used in responsible area
• Professional attitude and demeanor
• Intermediate level computer proficiency including e-mail, Word, and Excel
• Problem-solving and prioritization skills
• Exhibit leadership skills and organizational abilities

RequiredExperience/Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma; Associates degree in related technology preferred
• Five years of related experience

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911
United States