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Boeing Kitters Junior Lead

Part-time

Wichita State University*

Wichita, KSPart-time$18–20/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–20/hr
Location
Wichita, KS
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Junior Lead will manage a team of ten to twelve student employees in kit production, overseeing workflow, quality, inventory, and safety while collaborating with the Senior Lead to improve processes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipDetail OrientedFast-Paced Environment AdaptabilityMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13706096 Department\ Ennovar Tech Services and Solutions Campus Location\ Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location Hire Type\ Part Time Pay\ $18 - 20 per hour Work Schedule\ Dependent upon classes Export Compliance Requirement\ This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a U.S. Citizen. Job Story\ The Junior Lead is responsible for leading a team of 10 to 12 student employees. Reporting to the Senior Lead, this role involves managing activities related to production, personnel, and workflow of kits. Job Duties\ Lead a team of 10 to 12 student employees in the production of kits.\ Oversee workflow by monitoring completion/verification of kits.\ Ensure adherence to production schedules and quality standards.\ Train and coach team members on job tasks, policies, and safety protocols\ Assist in certifying Kitters for production and verification.\ Monitor and manage inventory levels for kitting purposes.\ Complete daily metrics as needed.\ Collaborate with the Senior Lead to optimize production processes and efficiency.\ Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the work area.\ Perform any other duties as assigned to support production operations. Required Education High school diploma or equivalent Additional Requirements\ Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role (1yr. preferred).\ Strong communication and interpersonal skills\ Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.\ Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy\ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.\ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications\ High school diploma or equivalent\ Availability to work flexible hours, Monday through Friday between 5 am 9 pm, including weekends if required.\ Reliable transportation\ Must be able to sit for long periods and walk long distances.\ Experience in a manufacturing or production environment\ Knowledge of production processes and workflow management\ College degree in a related field but not necessary\ People management skills

How this job compares

Set against the 2,812 open Lead jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–20/hr
  • US median$24–29/hr231 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $19/hr, is 29% below the US median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Lead hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 33 open Lead jobs in Kansas and 2,812 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kansas
Experience
Lead postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (2,406 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,964 of the 2,812 open Lead jobs (70%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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