Manufacturing Group Leader - 2nd Shift

We are growing and looking for motivated individuals to learn our business and grow with us!

About Us

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush, Ducommun 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 Tulsa, OK manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for the Department of Defense, specializing in ruggedized PCBAs that must perform reliably in extreme and high-cost-of-failure environments.

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

Schedule

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Direct, instruct, and provide support for staff under the guidance of the supervisor.
• 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 output meets published workmanship standards and employees work 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 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.
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Supervisory Requirements

Provide limited direction to nonexempt personnel in assigned area.

Requirements

• High school diploma; associate's degree in related technology preferred.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Intermediate-level computer proficiency including email, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.
• Problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary.

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Continuously
• Climb: N/A
• Crawl: N/A
• Squat or Kneel: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less: Frequently
• Lift/Carry 11-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 21-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 51-100 lbs.: N/A
• Lift/Carry Over 100 lbs.: N/A
• Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less: Occasionally
• Push/Pull 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• Push/Pull 20-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Push/Pull 50-100 lbs.: N/A
• Push/Pull Over 100 lbs.: N/A
• Fine Manipulation: Occasionally
• Drive: N/A

Occasionally: Activity up to 33% of the time (0.25 - 2.5 hrs./day). Frequently: Activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day). Constantly: Activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day).

Work Environment

• Required to wear PPE as needed.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to light manufacturing environment.