Job Description

Skills Inc., one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively priced products and services that exceed customers’ requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

JOB SUMMARY 

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking a Takedown/Packaging Finish Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage and coordinate production activities associated with the Finish facility. Maintain and lead the security, safety, and general operation of the Finish facility and customer interface. Supervise directly or influence a variety of personnel (both direct and indirect) by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities to meet production requirements, organizational initiatives, and policies. You will also be required to train and to provide training on off-shifts as needed; all hours worked, including off-shift training, are paid and count toward overtime.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and direct the Finish operation within the Auburn North facility, which ensures the most effective return on assets while meeting customer production requirements.
• Ensure production output is compliant with customer and process specifications.
• Initiate and lead activities that minimize finishing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Follows operational strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Skills Inc.'s strategic initiatives.
• Optimize manpower utilization through a staffing plan, personnel allocation to shifts, and cross-training.
• Continually improve safety culture and safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee attitudes toward safety and the use of PPE.
• Monitor and maintain high standards for housekeeping in all areas to ensure safe and productive work areas.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and providing appropriate training for Finish employees.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, conduct performance reviews, deliver corrective action, and delegate work assignments for personnel.
• Supervise disagreements/conflicts between employees and facilitate discussion or involve Human Resources, as appropriate.
• Promote clear and consistent communication and tie-ins with your counterparts on other shifts to ensure product flow is maintained.  
• Communicate all significant employee-related issues to Human Resources and appropriate Director(s). 
• Assist in the interpretation of specifications, blueprints, and customer requirements as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Is responsible for direct supervision of department employees.   Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment, particularly those persons with disabilities.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Finish industry. 
• Minimum of five (5) years’ supervisory experience or shown motivation to learn on the job and willing to go to outside to seek training for supervision skills. 
• Advanced computer literacy in Windows environment, including MS Office experience.
• Strong leadership skills; Able to make independent decisions based on input.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Able to plan and request resources based on a production forecast.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team-oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Excellent at reading and interpreting Aerospace blueprint documents.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptable to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Accepting criticism and the ability to deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Ability to identify, organize, estimate, and recognize differences or similarities.
• Ability to provide direction and guidance.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

       •  Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

CONFIDENTIALITY 

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.  

 PREFERED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• Three (3) years of working experience in Aerospace Finish or Manufacturing industries.

 ITAR – US PERSON STATUS

Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military-related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. 

A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent periods of standing or walking throughout the workday.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with help).
• Occasional use of industry-standard personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• Constant exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment.
• Constant exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Constant exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Constant exposure to moderate noise.

 Definitions:

Constant (5-8 hrs. /shift)

Frequent (2-5 hrs. /shift)

Occasional (Up to 2 hrs. /shift)

SHIFT ASSIGNMENT

1st; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY

At Skills Inc., our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, which is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan to eligible employees.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting Social Enterprise and is organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We have three lines of business: Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace Finishing, and Business Solutions, which operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people, and our social mission is to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission three ways: direct hire, vocational programs and services, and as a resource to the community.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $47.00

BENEFITS SUMMARY

•    Paid Vacation

•    Paid Sick 

•    401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution*

•    Paid holidays*- prorated based on shift

•    Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance* 

•    Employee Assistance Plan 

EEO and ADA STATEMENT

Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believes our organization is stronger for it. Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities, activities, and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.