1st Shift Operations Lead (Vane/Nozzle Cell)
Company: Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC
Role summary
1st Shift Operations Lead (Vane/Nozzle Cell) is a role at Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC in San Antonio, Texas, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- 1st Shift Operations Lead (Vane/Nozzle Cell)
- Company
- Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-20
You’ll be heading up the operations for the vane and nozzle cell at a well-regarded firm, which is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership and managing production workflows. It’s a stable, clear-cut role where your mechanical expertise will be front and center, offering a steady first-shift schedule that balances professional responsibility with a predictable routine.
Job description
Description
Position Summary:
The Day Shift Lead provides hands-on leadership for the Vane/Nozzle Cell, coordinating daily priorities to ensure safe, efficient, quality production while meeting customer delivery and job cost targets. The position reports to the Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily cell activities and prioritize work based on customer requirements and production schedules to meet safety, delivery, quality, and cost targets.
Monitor WIP, job progress, labor hours, and ensure level workload in the cell.
Coordinate with S&I, Engineering, Quality, Machining, Coating, and Heat Treat to resolve issues and keep jobs moving.
Ensure required technical data, drawings, routers, work instructions, and inspection requirements are available before work begins.
Ensure team compliance with company policies, procedures, and ISO requirements.
Ensure accurate labor charging and job documentation.
Train and cross-train employees and provide hands-on technical support as needed.
Maintain 5S, housekeeping, and safe working conditions in your area.
Identify staffing, equipment, material, and process issues and escalate them to the Supervisor.
Strong interpersonal relationships and able to work hands-on with the leading team.
Other related duties assigned by management
Requirements
Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED or vocational/technical school training required
3+ years of experience in turbine component repair, manufacturing, machining, welding, or related industrial environment.
Ability to read and understand drawings, routers, tech sheets, and work instructions.
Previous leadership or lead experience in a production environment preferred.
Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Basic computer and ERP (Epicor) experience.
Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
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