Team Lead

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the Supervisor in Supervising associates and activities of workers in respective departments, preparing paperwork, and monitoring work flow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Studies production schedules and sets priorities for jobs to be completed in conjunction with direction from the supervisor.
• Enforces work procedures to meet production schedules using knowledge of the area. 
• Follow production targets for department.
• Able to Interpret specifications, & blueprints.
• Explains company policies to their team and enforces all policies and safety regulations.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, or quality of product. 
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the departments and work teams. 
• Drives lean initiatives and 5S procedures to improve productivity and safety.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist team members in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Train new workers in safety, operation of equipment, and standards of quality and efficiency.
• Prepares miscellaneous reports when required.
• Maintains quality requirements and alerts the quality department when standards are not being met.
• Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisor Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the supervision of hourly associates in the direct work area.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education

• A minimum of a high school diploma (GED) required, an associates business management degree preferred or equivalent experience. 

Experience

• Minimum of one to three years’ experience in a similar position and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
   

Specific Skills

• High integrity and honesty with a commitment to company values.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and intermediate math applications (percentages, conversions, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others.

Systems (hardware, software, computer, etc.)

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Skills in Excel necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stand and walk for long periods of time. 
• Able to reach above head.
• Sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 80 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. 
• Extreme heat and vibration on occasion. 
• Moderate to high noise level