This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more. Job Description EBAD is seeking a Production Team Lead with experience working in a manufacturing environment to support production in the Energetics Assemblies value stream. This position is located in Simsbury, CT and will report to the Production Supervisor. General Summary: The Team Lead is a working position and is required to work alongside their team members while also organizing daily work, ensuring effective communication between the manufacturing floor, supervision, and engineering, and providing technical expertise, training, and manufacturing issue resolution. The Team Lead will be responsible for the overall manufacturing process in their assigned area as well as enabling and monitoring Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. They will assist the Production Supervisor in the ongoing training and development of team members. The Team Lead sets an example for their technician team members and supports the Production Supervisor with cultivating a highly functioning team. Responsibilities: + Meet all responsibilities and expectations of a Technician within the Energetics Assemblies value stream + Maintain complete understanding of production procedures, processes, and all relevant manufacturing documents and drawings to ensure all products meet specifications. + Lead, guide, motivate and communicate with team members professionally and competently + Provide job specific training and assist Production Supervisor in implementing training programs to cultivate a high performing team + Assign work to technicians within specific areas + Maintain Daily Plan on Visual Boards including daily progress + Assist Production Supervisor ensuring flows in accordance with Standard Work + Schedule and facilitate daily meetings with technicians to review work and ensure understanding + Ensure there is adequate technician coverage and coordinate employee absences with Production Supervisor + Countermeasure upset conditions and escalate when required + Be the first to act when manufacturing personnel identify upset conditions + Monitor and respond to Andon process + Ensure that all required paperwork is present when required and is being completed and used according to appropriate MI and Router. + Review documentation daily to ensure processes were followed and data is recorded correctly + Provide feedback to the Production Supervisor on attendance, performance, productivity and teamwork of team members. + Communicate any performance, safety and/or quality concerns to Production Supervisor + Ensure that all safety related concerns are communicated and addressed in a real time basis. + Support Production Supervisor in maintenance of 5S program and culture + Ensure all team members’ areas are clean and organized at all times Requirements: + High school diploma or equivalent required. + Minimum 3 years manufacturing related experience with ability to use and read accurately various measuring instruments. + Ability to perform fine mechanical assembly and electrical testing + Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. + Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management. Preferred skills: + Aerospace and Defense industry experience including working knowledge of company product lines + Current or Previous J-STD-001 Certification + Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel Physical Demands: Appropriate safety equipment as required by area. Some of the test and manufacturing areas include exposure to noise and may require hearing protection. Safety training in the handling of pyrotechnic materials is required. The physical activities of this position include work lifting up to 35 pounds occasionally, walking, standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling, repetitive motions, stooping, balancing, pushing, pulling, coordinating, talking and hearing. The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest. We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service. Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/) AFB International + AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. 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