Team Lead - Lamination; Grave Shift

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

Provides on the job working leadership to employees in assigned areas. Performs Lamination III duties 50% of the time, in conjunction with the Team Lead essential job functions.

• Provides training assistance to new employees.
• Distributes jobs to team members, daily, based on departmental dispatch list.
• Actively supports management decisions and escalates employee/department concerns to immediate Supervisor.
• Provides timely and effective feedback to employees based on established quality and productivity standards.
• Assists supervisor/manager in the coordination of department goals by providing direction, coaching and feedback to employees. Provides performance feedback to supervisor to support performance appraisal process.
• Efficiently manages resources in area of responsibility. Balances own workload and workload of others in order to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Applies knowledge and technical experience to solve problems and identify and implement process improvement.
• Ensures work area is kept clean and employees comply with all Company policies including: QMS, safety rules, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices.
• May conduct start-up meetings that effectively communicate the daily goals and previous shift performance.iSolicits employee feedback on missed opportunities and successes.
• Verifies department paperwork is completed properly and in a timely manner minimize paperwork escapes.
• Checks daily availability of necessary materials, tools and equipment, machinery.
• Ensures department is stocked with ample supplies required for Production (gloves, razor blades, tape, cotton swabs, etc)
• Effectively communicates ipass down information to other shift leaders or personnel.
• Works cross-functionally with other department personnel, team leads, and supervisors.
• Proactively addresses flow interrupters, eliminates 7 forms of waste [where applicable]
• Works closely with the Supervisor & the Inspection team to maintain quality and reduce overall product cost and rework.
• Suggests ways to simplify and improve methods and procedures wherever possible.
• Champions good safety practices throughout the facility and acts as an example for others…