Floating Multiple Cell Team Leader

We are currently hiring for Floating Multiple Cell Team Leader 1st Shift

As a Floating Cell Team Leader at Regal Rexnord Cleveland your focus will be to provide guidance and support on an ongoing basis to production associates within the manufacturing environment.  The success of the person in this role is vital to the continuous improvement efforts in the area(s), as well as the success of Regal Rexnord to meet and exceed customer expectations.   This is a “working leader” where 90% of their time floating to operate within a team-based manufacturing cell.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty above standard expectations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

Float between assigned cells as directed by the supervisor, to provide coverage for absent Team Leader to keep business continuously strong. When all assigned leads are present, floating lead is assigned to a work center that needs additional resources in terms of:  staff for production, assigned to learn/train on a work center where knowledge increase is needed, or other production related tasks as assigned.  Ensure the work area and associates assigned to work area always maintain the appropriate level of 6S and the Cell Daily Management boards are updated on a regular basis. Coordinate with Supervisors to ensure a safe working environment exists at all times.  Retraining associates when necessary to ensure appropriate safety behavior is established, understood, and recognized.  All safety concerns should be brought to Supervision immediately. Will assume a floating lead role covering multiple areas in escalating any quality concerns or defects that may develop throughout the shift.  Champions standard work methodology.  Ensures consistent standard work is followed on a consistent method.  Identifies and problem-solve when it is not. May assist and govern the training of new associates to ensure consistency and transferred understanding.  Training will include, but is not limited to appropriate methods of standard work and rotation, changeover and setup of machines, maintaining and operating machines, understanding daily priorities (including safety start-up check sheets, first piece process, audit and end of shift JRA review/clean up), ensuring the correct procedures are followed to produce quality parts, completing the necessary paperwork throughout the shift, training and clarifying company policies and procedures, and updating Cell Daily Management boards daily. Will lead by example and provide coaching to all associates as needed to ensure all policies and procedures are followed during the shift.  Examples include but are not limited to safe work practices, time management, adherence to the plant work rules, and quality processes.  If the coaching does not prove to be effective, the Floating Team Leader will notify the Supervisor for additional guidance and support. The floating-team lead already has been cross-trained on multiple Teams/machines. Maintain an open line of communication with fellow associates to communicate concerns or ideas to Supervision in a timely manner.  Included are issues regarding personnel, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, or general concerns relating to the assigned area.  Meetings with supervision should be scheduled as needed to address any concerns. Interface with the assigned cell Team Leader(s) to pass on relevant information, plus communicate with TL upon return. May be required to spend limited time on an alternate shift(s) for training and understanding of daily priorities. Subject to standard overtime scheduling and rotation. Other duties as required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED.  Certificate from college or technical school preferred. 

Experience: Expert level machinist for multiple types of manufacturing cells, that take up at least ½ of the manufacturing footprint in the building

Essential Personal Characteristics

Detail-oriented                                              Creative

Ability to prioritize                                         Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Exceptional integrity                                    Area expert

High degree of professionalism                Positive role model

Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, safety rules, quality instructions and process documentati