Job Description:
Triumph Group

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company's key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a 2nd Shift Hydromechanical Assembly and Test Team Leader. This Team Lead will supervise, and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of equipment to produce products by performing the following duties.

Directly supervises 20-25 employees in the Hydromechanical Assembly & Test Value Stream. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic multiplexing team player with solid experience with aerospace assembly and test practices, small volume mixed mode production, contract bargaining agreement personnel management, lean manufacturing, process flow optimization, and strong communication skills. Other responsibilities will may be assigned from time to time.

Responsibilities

•Responsible for employee workmanship while driving continuous improvement events fostering a lean manufacturing environment with focus on safety and quality.
•Schedule shift production work, maintain time and attendance, and hold staff accountable for meeting production expectations.
•Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create production schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
•Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
•Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of equipment according to work demand.
•Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure production deadlines are met.
•Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
•Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
•Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
•Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
•Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
•Maintains time and production records.
•Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
•Facilitate successful completion of key business improvement objectives and practices.
•Optimization of production resources, including personnel and equipment, to improve labor productivity and process efficiency.

Qualifications

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The following knowledge, skills or abilities are not required, but are highly desired to perform the team leader job function.

•MS Office equivalent, Project Management tools experience is a plus
•Ability and willingness to travel
•MBA in Organizational Leadership
•Lean Practitioner certification
•Contract Business Agreement negotiation skills
•Multi-lingual language skills

Physical Requirements (Lifting, Bending, Stretching, etc.)

The following physical abilities are required for successful execution of the team leader job function.
•Ability to continuously stand or walk.
•Ability to remain seated for long periods of time while working on a computer or documentation, etc.
•Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently.
•Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
•Ability to manipulate small hand tools.
•Ability to walk, stand and sit for period of time.
•Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
•Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or in paper format.
•Ability to interact with a diversity of people and diverse levels of personnel.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contactTGIapplicant@triumphgroup.comto request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans" We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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