Production Team Lead

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The Production Team Lead is a working leader, taking direction from production supervisors with a focus on resolving paperwork and material shortage issues to ensure work can continue to proceed. The Production Team Lead communicates professionally and effectively with team members within the department as well as across all departments as needed when changes occur to ensure production flow and to ensure customer satisfaction.

Shift:  Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

** Starting wage $24.43 with the potential to earn more based on performance and experience. **

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for operators to accurately identify production constraints and appropriately address procedural questions. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Promptly and appropriately resolving material shortage issues and/or escalating as appropriate.
  • Investigate shortages with refractory, steel and other material shortages and make appropriate corrections and adjustments as required.
  • Generate new work orders, drawings or other paperwork as required to include current or latest revisions.
• Responsible for auditing tool boards and tool cabinets and communicating and coordinating with supervisor to order and replace tools as required.
• Accurately perform daily audits on control plans, blue sheets and inspection paperwork and inform supervisors of issues or trends.
• Perform effective safety and GEMBA walks weekly or as directed by supervisors or operations manager.
• Provide labor support and back-up as needed throughout the plant, including but not limited to:
  • Fill in for operators as required to perform direct labor on various projects throughout the plant.
  • Train with other supervisors in the plant to better understand all facets of the business, act as a back-up for the supervisors in other departments during their absence.
• Promote positive team member and customer relations by supporting Pyrotek’s commitment to a working environment of tolerance, acceptance and civility.  Respond appropriately to inquiries, concerns and complaints by being professional, courteous and respectful at all times.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Applications Skills. Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches.   Ability to use and interpret dimensional measuring tools (tape measure) or equipment.  Strong mechanical aptitude.  Proficient with math skills, simple calculations involving fractions and decimals.  Ability to identify and implement improvements.  Ability to use cranes, hand tools and other instruments. Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane certification.
• Core People Skills.  Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment.  Must be able to set effective priorities and adjust quickly and appropriately to changing demands and needs. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations. Genuine with high ethical standards and values and personal integrity and honesty. 
• Communication Skills.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely.   Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.  Fosters a respectful, positive, transparent and collaborative environment. Displays humility, adaptability, unquestionable ethics and integrity.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.  Ability to operate bar code scanners.  Fami