Job Description

The Production Team Leader is responsible for providing supervision and direction to all shift production employees; to operate the department within all safety regulations and quality standards; to maintain production standards; to exhibit the highest standard of professionalism and a positive attitude while handling multiple tasks and priorities.

Essential Jobs and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Promote a Safe & Productive team work environment
• Assist in managing the resources of the shift to ensure all goals are achieved
• Oversee operators for compliances, supplies & assistance
• Communicate between shifts to anticipate & prepare for any production concerns
• Assist in preparation & set up of the department assigned, but must be flexible to lead in any area as assigned by Shift Coordinator and or management
• Understand & perform machine operator duties when required
• Document and report substandard production
• Assign responsibilities to operators to help maintain routine housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance as assigned/required
• Assess labor vs machines running and adjust manning as needed
• Communicate these items to Shift Coordinator
• Lineup OT coverage as needed to maintain shift performance
• Monitor machine performance and report issues to Shift Coordinator
• Complete Webb Eff entries for the shift
• Train new employees
• Backup the Shift Coordinator in their absence
• Contact QA or request product to be held for further evaluation when issues are found/reported
• Work & perform to ISO standards, SOPs & established Work Instructions
• Uphold Quality and Safety Standards & follow the Absolutes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of lifting up to 35lbs repeatedly.
• Previous experience in an assembly operation preferred.
• Must be able to lead and direct people.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.

Additional Information

• 6:30pm – 7:00am; 12 hour shift (2 Days On, 2 Days Off, 3 Days On, 2 Days Off, 2 Days On, 3 Days Off) 
• Climate Controlled Environment

Contribution to Safety, Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project start-up.
• Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude.
• Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting.
• Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality.
• Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance.
• Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team’s work.
• Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance.
• Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work.
• Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.

Frontline Leader Responsibilities

• Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations.​
• Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.​
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws​.
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks.​
• Lead all required meetings with safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Change Management, General communication, Town Hall, etc.)​
• Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.  ​
• Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible. ​
• Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work towar