Workshop & Line Team Leader

Workshop & Line Team Leader
 

LOCATION: Grain Valley / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 7840 | JOB GRADE: 09 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Team Lead

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive daily continuous improvement and participate actively in APSYS workouts and events. 
• Responsibility to drive Lean methodology across all functions including: EHS, Quality, Productivity,
• Drive to ensure OTD and Utilization objectives
• Create and drive Problem Solving / Issues and Opportunities for abnormalities
• Create, audit, modify and follow Standard Work for the area
• Interface with maintenance/staff to prioritize needs
• Perform cross training and Lean training
• Work with other leaders to assure your line is fully “staffed” every day
• Work as an effective team member focused on meeting / exceeding business goals and creating a safe working environment & culture
• Ability to lead team through example
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and direction to team members

 

 

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Proficiency with computers and basic knowledge of SAP, Windows, Word, and Excel
• Well-respected by peers and leaders
• Demonstrated ability to drive change
• Flexible, embraces change
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or situations at a time
• Willingness to work OT to support business needs
• Self-starter and able to execute at high energy level