Department Lead

Description

HRD Aero Systems offers world-class service for the Aviation industry. We service aviation safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, oxygen systems, and inflatables as well as outright PMA Part sales that make people’s lives safer. It is our goal to make work meaningful for people everywhere, we work to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the businesses we serve.

Job Summary: Department Lead is responsible for ensuring that production scheduled is completed on time and delegates task assignments to department personnel for receiving, the overhaul, repair, or alternation of articles maintained in accordance with FAA, OEM procedures. The Department Lead will also participate and assist in the hiring process, performance management, time keeping, and training. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role: (other duties may be assigned) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
•    Delegate work assignments from Department Manager and coordinate task assignments and coordinate workload to meet production goals effectively.
•    Monitor employee work levels and review work performance.
•    Assist and monitor assigned staff in the proper handling of all articles and the proper use of all approved technical data while in receiving, disassembly, segregation, cleaning, reassemble, and serving processes.
•    Ensure technicians/clerks have the proper and sufficient tooling to perform tasks.
•    Assist Department Manager with training and ensure sufficient personnel are available for the completion of daily scheduled maintenance and/or production requirements. 
•    Support and recognize system advances, assist with writing procedures to support lean systems, and quality process improvements.
•    Monitor technicians/clerks for keeping their work areas clean and organized and follow company procedures.
•    Participate in the interview and selection process for hiring new technicians. 
•    Participate in the performance management process. 
•    Review and approve technician timesheets for payroll processing.
•    Responsible that all shop equipment, tools and equipment is in serviceable condition and properly used. 
•    Responsible for tool process & tool inventory adherence as applicable. 
•    Assist department manager with Quality and technical responses. 
 

Qualifications

Requirements: 
•    High School Diploma 
•    5 years previous experience as Final Inspector/Sr Technician or 3 years Final Inspector/Sr Technician AND a Repairman’s Certificate or hold A&P license  
•    Two years previous experience supervising others 
•    Solid technical knowledge of overhauling assemblies
•     Excellent knowledge of HRD’s processes and equipment functions
•    Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
•    Able to read manuals and blue prints
•    Advanced troubleshooting skills and multitask multiple projects 
•    Able to perform basic math functions
•    Able to lead and motivate others to meet deadlines

Benefits:
401K Health and Wellness Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program

HRD offers great benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday benefits, and contributing 401k with match! HRD is focused on putting people first … from our employees to our customers and their customers.
HRD is an equal opportunity organization that embraces diversity. Apply to join our team today!

Salary : $26 - $32