Flow Team Leader

Job Overview

This position reports to the Flow Manager. His/her objective is to deliver per plan with maximum utilization of resources and in line with Lean principles, HSE policies and Ergonomic requirements while ensuring ‘hands-on’ approach. He/she should demonstrate high levels of ‘change energy’ to motivate his teams towards change implementation continuously.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Manage the operations of the section and lead a team of skilled technicians.

· Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building and delivery through daily meetings and effective communications.

· Work actively to address issues, develop and engage the workforce that is responsive to production requirements and change in order to achieve goals.

· Establish work schedules by taking into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities.

· Responsible for meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as set by the Managers in accordance with Policy Deployment objectives.

· Lead activities in Excellence Through Quality (ETQ) and Eight Disciplines (8D) problem solving to identify root cause & implement preventive action in quality escapes.

· Lead continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean-Sigma tools (5S, Kaizen events, eliminating 7 wastes, etc.) and adhering to HSE policies & Ergonomics requirements.

· Champion compliance to the Airworthiness regulations by following work procedures.

· Effective management of resources, including managing absenteeism and overtime planning, skills matrix etc.

· Ensure employees, are trained to right level of competency.

· Ensure Gold-Level safety culture is maintained, and all requirements are met.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical or other relevant discipline from recognized Singapore autonomous universities.

• 3-5 years' experience in production, operations or manufacturing with supervisory role.

• Ability to anticipate future challenges and provide solutions to resolve issues.

• Lean manufacturing or repair experience with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Proven leadership skills to motivate teams to achieve business goals

• Good communication skills throughout all levels of the Value Stream.

• Positive attitude with ability to adopt ‘hands-on’ approach when required.