Department Lead

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the efficient operation, organization, and oversite of the team; executing the production plan to maximize throughput..

Responsibilities:

• • Lead a team of employees ensuring efficient and effective operations.
  • Organize assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process on a daily work basis.
  • Effectively communicates with Management and Customer Service regarding work that is in the area and upcoming work for processing.
  • Works closely with the Production Managers to determine daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules.
  • Monitor and report employee attendance, addressing any issues promptly.
  • Assist in verifying hours for payroll purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to all safety regulations.
  • Assist in development and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintains the inventory levels and supplies, communicating back to purchasing if/as required
  • Maintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all orders
  • Organizes work to be done and assigns accordingly, follows dashboard requirements to meet and exceed customer expectations
  • Trains employees and monitors their performance
  • Resolves technical problems and challenges by communicating to keep production moving, to meet/exceed customer expectations
  • Lead by example setting the standard employees in attendance, production, quality and safety.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• • 5 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment required, previous lead experience a plus. 
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficiency in manufacturing software and tools.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.