Job Category: Production
Requisition Number: SHIFT007247
Posted: April 30, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
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BAC Dayton, TN
Dayton, TN 37321, USA
Travel Required: No
Job Details
Description

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Demonstrated supervisory/management skills including leading, delegation, and follow-up
• Ability to work independently and exhibits sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high performing teams and lead groups to accomplish set goals.
• Ability to develop senior mechanics into influencers and mentors.
• Working command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Effective written communication including documentation of processes, and the communication of those processes with technical experts and mechanics. Ability to communicate to supervisors and co-workers with written memos or emails that are professional, concise and clearly understood.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally with BAC customer and co-workers. The ability to share information verbally that is clearly understood and technically accurate.
• Ability to lead meetings and give presentations.
• Competent at problem solving, and use of Continuous Improvement tools.
• Working knowledge of computers including word processing, spreadsheets and databases, i.e., Word, Excel, Peoplesoft, Internet, and ADI.
• High level of product knowledge of BAC’s numerous models and parts.
• Competency with MS Excel at the intermediate level including updating data and generating metrics.
• Understands and adheres to LEAN principles including 5S, Gemba, and identifying 7 wastes.
• Well versed in all procedures, policies, and ISO instructions to ensure product quality.
• Ability to interact with engineers, provide technical information as requested, and generate engineering change requests.

POSITION PURPOSE

A shop hourly position with the primary responsibilities of directing the activities of assigned (dept. or team) personnel to accomplish both daily production goals and long-term projects as assigned by th Shift Leader. As a fully engaged servant leader, the Shift Lead has ownership for the execution of the department’s strategy and goals, and demonstrates BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation. Ensures all mechanics are properly trained and performing according to BAC’s safety, production, and quality standards and guidelines. Promote open communication and ensure all necessary information and clarification are provided to employees in a timely manner.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Owns personal and team safety. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in the department.
• Back-up Team members and Shift Supervisor as required.
• Delegates assignments to the appropriate person based on skill set and accountabilities.
• Ensure open and clear communication to department employees.
• Assigns objectives in coordination with the Team Leader and provided quarterly feedback on the completion of objectives.
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in completion of annual reviews.
• Training employees on technical proficiency and maintain skills matrix for the department.
• Onboarding of new team members including assigning Buddy & Mentor and weekly follow-up.
• Assist with the completion of detailed accident investigation reports.
• Attuned to Daily and Weekly Production Schedule and take independent action to ensure resources, materials, and information are available to the mechanics.
• Model and promote LEAN principles in the area and 5S excellence.
• Meet or exceed production goals for shift.
• Lead Toolbox and other communication meetings.
• Follow Shift Leader Standard Work.
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned.
• Ensure quality standards are adhered to with a focus on process discipline.
• Counsel and coach employees who fail to meet quality, safety, or productivity standards.
• Promote sustainability, identifying ways to proactively reducing waste, energy and water usage.
• Support a culture of innovation through original thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services; translates new ideas into business opportunities.