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Production Team Lead - Battery Manufacturing

betatechnologiesincSouth Burlington, VT

💰 $85,000 – $105,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman

Quick Summary

Production Team Lead position responsible for managing daily manufacturing operations, team leadership, and quality control at a battery manufacturing facility for electric aviation.

Skills & Keywords

Manufacturing LeadershipLean/5SProduction ManagementERP Systems

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of manufacturing, at least one year of manufacturing leadership preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing environment that leverages Lean principles such as 5S
Ability to diagnose and solve complex problems using all available tools and assistance
Interest and ability to learn new skills and subject matter to stay ahead of new challenges, designs, and processes
Understanding of different manufacturing processes
Ability to lead a team of skilled production technicians
Ability to quickly pivot and to make good decisions to help meet challenging deadlines
Ability to suggest and implement creative solutions to novel problems
Three years or more of leadership in manufacturing
Experience creating or implementing a 5S program
Experience in the Aviation industry, electrical vehicle industry or a similar field
Experience configuring and working with an Enterprise Resource Planning System such as PLEX
Experience with high-voltage systems
Experience in an R&D or startup manufacturing environment
Experience with CAD
Experience designing or managing the design and development of tools, jigs, and fixtures
Experience developing or writing work instructions
Experience with digital work instructions
Experience with smart digital tools

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

Lead daily team meetings
Help to guide the team to make good decisions with limited resources
Meet regularly with team members to encourage growth and address challenges
Hire and make staffing decision for the production team
Manage staff schedule to ensure due dates are met and training opportunities are provided
Coach team members on performance and career development
Assist in problem-solving on production and R&D parts and assemblies
Use ERP system to track production KPIs, track and move material, schedule work, solve problems
Provide first response to any and all challenges on the production line
Help team members to manage their time, including time spent on manufacturing-related projects
Identify challenges, suggest and help implement solutions
Manage programs like FOD (foreign object debris) awareness and 5S

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.