Job Description

Production Lead

Direct,
instruct, and provide support for staff under the guidance of the supervisor or
manager.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial Our facility in St. Croix Falls, WI offers a range of ammunition handling & delivery systems supporting the full spectrum of small and medium caliber weapons.

Why Ducommun?

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

·Perform direct labor where properly trained and charge time to meet utilization targets.

·Assign work within the area of responsibility based on information from various sources.

·Coordinate activities to ensure tasks are completed on schedule in a cost-effective manner.

·Ensure personnel utilize equipment and material that are in compliance for calibration, maintenance and material expiration dates.

·Ensure personnel comply with SOX, ISO, inventory, and human resources policies.

·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.

·Support efforts to ensure targets for efficiency and utilization are achieved.

·Participate in customer discussions as required.

·Identify and work to resolve problems that develop, escalating problems encountered to supervisor when necessary, and make recommendations for solutions.

·Support completion of reports and required paperwork.

·Help create a work environment that stimulates teamwork, innovation, and employee involvement.

·Recommend skills training per current training requirements.

·Assist in training personnel and provide guidance in following procedures, using equipment and troubleshooting difficult problems.

·Provide input for performance evaluations, development programs, and disciplinary action.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Provide limited directions to nonexempt personnel in assigned area.
• Intermediate level computer proficiency including e-mail, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.
• Problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Exhibit leadership and organizational skills.
• Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members.

Required Experience and Education

• High school diploma required
• Associate’s degree in related field or technology preferred
• 5 years of related experience required

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• See training matrix for facility specific training

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

1105 E Pine St
St Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024
United States