Team Leader - 2nd Shift - Production

75 Plumb Pak Drive, Winchester, New Hampshire 03470 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

-

Position Summary

Maintains a smooth flow of operations in an assigned area by organizing resources (materials and operators), start-up activities, and workflow to ensure safety, quality, and operational goals are met on a daily basis. May perform the same work assignments as the team with responsibility for goals and training.

Position Responsibilities

Ensure a consistent flow of operations by:

• Complete production records and data entry as required (DPR’s, process monitors, production summaries, double check sheets, work orders, etc.).

• Assist with changeovers and line flushes; oversee downtime clean-up activities.

• Perform material handling duties within the department.

• Contact production supply to replenish materials to meet operational schedule.

• Achieve goals and report to supervisor regarding production standards, downtime, and/or reassignment of work.

• Audit work areas per standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure each associate follows procedural compliance, product conformance to specifications, and accurate documentation.

• Verify accuracy of all raw materials at work area per the bill of materials/DPR and operator work assignments.

• Startup equipment and adjust line speeds on assigned line.

• Perform quality inspections; document results.

• Ensure departmental inspections are performed with appropriate records maintained.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers by taking on additional responsibility and/or support.

• Perform various department functions as needed to maintain production.

• Provide new and/or temporary associates on-the-job training to learn the basic tasks (safety, quality, and productivity) for all positions within assigned line.

• Participate in start-up continuous improvement meetings (CIP’s) and assist in problem resolution activities.

• Continually evaluate work processes for improvements.

• Maximize the flow of communication for effective performance and communication within the department and between shifts.

• Follow all company safety procedures in completion of job duties.

• Ensure safety start-ups have been completed at the beginning of the shift and that machine guards, chemical storage/handling, signage, etc. are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production.

• Wear required PPE for job function.

• Sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work.

• Utilize LEAN Thinking in formal and informal settings, including participating in LEAN Events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Projects, Just-Do-It), submit suggestions, attend LEAN Training, and improve work cell/areas of responsibility.

• Use visual tools and display boards and update them as appropriate.

• Document all changes resulting from LEAN activities according to ISO guidelines.

• Accept and embrace change necessary for continuous improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• English fluency (both written and verbal) with the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and written procedures.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment to meet operational deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Demonstrated team building skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

• Basic math skills and effective problem-solving abilities required.

• Knowledge of safety procedures for lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and applicable OSHA standards.

• Basic computer skills needed (MS Office) with ability to learn computer systems.

• <