Manufacturing and Fabrication Team Lead - 1st Shift

Description

Ipsen is a drug free workplace

About the company

Ipsen USA is the leading industry for versatile heat treatment systems and advanced process technology. Our atmosphere and vacuum heat-treating systems and supervisory controls systems are used in many mission-critical applications. Our advanced equipment is developed for Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Tool & Die and other various industries across the globe.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We believe great benefits shouldn't have to wait. That’s why we offer:

• Day-One Benefits – Enjoy our full benefits package starting your very first day—no waiting period required.
• 401(k) with Company Match – We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your      savings faster.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO.
• Tuition Reimbursement – We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program

Overview

Coordinates and directly works on activities of direct production workers in hot zone assembly and fabrication. Goal to achieve production schedule completion dates, quality expectations, production labor standards and overall customer requirements in a safe and consistent manner. The position is responsible for supporting all equipment assembly and parts fabrication on second shift.

Responsibilities

Includes, but is not limited to, the following…

• Reviews and understands production plans, goals and requirements
• Setup and run sheet metal fabrication machinery to required quality and productivity standards
• Communicates with area Team Leaders and Supervisors on a daily basis
• Distributes work to employees in fabrication and hot zone assembly
• Tracks daily progress of all WIP jobs and take necessary course corrections to maintain on-time completion. Complete daily shift report.
• Trains and motivates workers to achieve goals
• Provides prompt employee performance feedback to Operations Manager and/or HR
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces consistent regulations in the areas of but not limited to: ISO, safety and other associated work rules
• Works with supervision to resolve design, material or other problems
• Recommends production and process improvements
• Promptly notifies supervisory staff or HR on all important personnel matters
• Other duties as assigned/needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must have a High School Degree or GED equivalent ; minimum of 3 years general manufacturing experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend all forms of written and/or verbal instructions including but not limited to basic correspondence and blueprints. Effectively able to present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angles, and volume. Knowledge of basic concepts of geometry. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply a common sense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral and written form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Ability to train, receive certification and operate a forklift and overhead crane.

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.