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Team Leader - CNC Second Shift

Festo
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Feb 2026

About the role

Summary of job contents

Approx. 50% of the time: managing the team performance: responsible for the efficient management of the production / logistic line in the shift with a high ability to impact on the Quality, Cost and Delivery ability rates.

Approx. 50% of the time: active value creation in the dedicates lines.

 

 

 Key accountabilities

  • Assures and takes responsibility for the trouble-free flow during the shift regarding people, machines and materials.
  • Assures staff availability according to their qualifications.
  • Manages the shortage or surplus of human resources for the line and cooperates with other team leaders within the shift to allocate human resources between the lines. Replaces (short-term) missing colleagues on the line, within the shift, on demand.
  • Is responsible for shift handover and for ensuring trouble-free production / logistic of the next shift by preparing machines, people and materials in advance.
  • Considers the deviations from the standard Check List.
  • Proposes changes and is responsible for developing and maintaining work standards on the line. Monitors and records deviations from the standard on a daily shift basis.
  • Maintains shift priorities/production plan and tasks.
  • Meets and monitors the performance according to the indicators and objectives for the day. In charge of the production / logistic line and monitors the performance of his area of responsibility.
  • Responds to incidents with the workers by notifying the Value Stream Leader.
  • Describes all problems applying the easy problem-solving process.
  • Creates, updates, and communicates standardized work.
  • Ensures processes and standards according to Shopfloor Management. Conducts and moderates daily small-group meeting based on Shopfloor Management standards.
  • Ensures and develops standardized work.
  • Frequent coordination with logistics and warehouse / production areas often with diverse interests.
  • Rare communication with internal and external auditors.
  • Engages and escalates problems with the established Shopfloor Management process.
  • Continuously improves work processes within a shift considering OPEX tools.
  • Initiates optimizations related to the Value Stream or to workflow improvements in the line.
  • Encourages the continuous improvement process according to focus topics.
  • Participates in decision making and gives opinion on accepting new facilities, machines and production /products/ in the line.
  • Leads and motivates workers in the line through leading by example as well as good management culture.
  • Ensures compliance with rules and regulations in the shift.
  • Controls absence planning and approvals for team members in cooperation with the Value Stream Leader.
  • Decides on substitution and temporary rotation on the line.
  • Conducts performance reviews and regularly gives feedback to workers about their performance.
  • Guarantees safety on the line.
  • Is responsible for the introduction/initial training program of new comers.
  • Ensures that the qualification matrix of the employees is updated, that the training needs are defined and that the training on-the-job is conducted.
  • Supports Value Stream Leaders in performance feedback for testimonials or the like.
  • Strengthens and develops quality and work safety awareness of employees.

 

Knowledge and Experience 

  • Requires general computer proficiency.
  • Ability to use computer and word processing and spreadsheet software. 
  • Min. 2 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Good knowledge of OPEX production management methods.
  • Knowledge of Quality control.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good technical knowledge of the products produced in the Value Stream.
  •  Ability to work in a team.
  • Leadership skills.

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