Build Team Lead II (WED)

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.  Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 
Position Overview:The Manufacturing Team Lead (Build Technician) is responsible for directly coordinating the daily shift activities of the assigned functional area, promoting a positive environment that fosters teamwork, open communication, quality, and efficiency. Owner of Build Technicians and similar roles across the shifts and will also be a working lead to optimize efficiency and productivity, and organization of the team to support our core metrics and values. Weekend Day Hours: Thurs, 11:30a-6p and Fri-Sun, 4:45a-4p

What you will do

• Create a culture of Safety and accountability on the Team as well as individual work assignments.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
• Enforce safety procedures and guidelines, and housekeeping practices.  
• Organize, plan and prioritize daily workload and activities in the functional area for a shift.
• Communicate with supervisors and other leads to coordinate operations and activities within or between shifts and other functional areas.
• Communicate updates in daily, weekly and other meetings.  
• Establish production sequences and assignments to meet production goals.
• Identify, recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency.  
• Provide guidance and expert advice on technical, systems, or process related topics.  
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Evaluates employee performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify training needs and coordinate with trainers to complete tasks as needed.
• Evaluates employee performance and opportunities for improvement
• Promotes actions consistent with professional and ethical behavior.
• Observe technical performance of the area staff and provides on the spot guidance.  
• Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals.  
• Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews and performance management issues.
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.
• Process audits
• Establish and facilitate effective pass downs
• Facilitate and organize training needs
• Coordinate all secondary work in the area

What it takes

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or similar environment
• Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
• Knowledge of production processes, quality controls, and other techniques in the functional areas
• High level of technical competence for the area
• Strong problem solving skills
• Able to use a computer and calculator
• Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Able to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people
• Must be punctual and have good attendance
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills

Bonus to have

• High school diploma and or equivalent work experience
• Previous experience identifying, creating or modifying work instructions/standard work/standard operating procedures
• Lean experience
• Sig