Manufacturing Team Lead

Introduction

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet safety standards, production goals, quality, and cost objectives.  Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials and supplies.  Plans and administers procedures and budgets.  Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.  Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.  Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Role and responsibilities

• Administers and assists with implementing policies and processes that affect staff.
• Typically leads, directs, and may perform work of the function supervised except in escalated situations.
• May maintain departmental daily work schedule to ensure project and time commitments are met.
• Ensures production schedules are met and escalates when those schedules are not going to be met.
• Oversees cycle counting and inventory accuracy. 
• May act as interface with Finance Department for inventory audits or physical inventory counts.
• May assist the Production Manager with to analyze MRP data upon forecast introduction for capacity constraints.
• Supports change order implementation with support from Engineering staff.
• Assists in shop floor control insuring a safe working environment.
• Ensures positive material flow in order to avoid stock-outs and escalates in the event of any material issues.
• Ensures production schedules are met and escalates accordingly when those schedules are not going to be met.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals.

• Executes continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to ensure optimum production performance.
• Audits execution of documented processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• AA Degree or current student working towards a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experiences. 
• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent experience desired.
• At least 6+ years of relevant, work related experience.
• Prior team lead experience.  Supervisory experience is desired.
• Experience overseeing cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Skilled in assisting others to analyze MRP data upon forecast introduction for capacity constraints.
• Skilled in ensuring shop floor control in a safe working environment.
• Experience with material flow to avoid stock-outs and escalate in the event of any material issues.
• Experience meeting production schedules and escalating accordingly when schedules issues arise.
• Ability to provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
• Experience administering company policies that directly affect direct reports, recommending changes to unit or sub-unit policies, and reviewing work to measure meeting of objectives.
• Familiar with Lean Mfg. concept and principles.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic e-mail systems.

Other information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong verbal and written understanding of the English language.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work. 
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Lead and manage a team of production personnel by establishing team objectives and being