Anodizing Team Lead 1st Shift

Job Summary

This production floor position is responsible for leading daily operations of the Racking, Take-Off and Autoload lines. Leads the activities of other employees through technical knowledge, experience and sound decision-making abilities to support product quality and ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Leads day-to-day activities and communications of departmental production team.
• Trains and develops departmental team and leads employees in Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Approves vacation requests, time-off and supports daily.
• Supervises work output and effectiveness for team members.
• Ensures accurate training of employees in proper job performance and technique.
• PARTNERS WITH CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM. Responds to Production Operations and Quality Control to ensure product output meets throughput and quality standards set forth by Operations and Quality management.
• DOCUMENT THE PROGRESS OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND ASSIST THE ANODIZING PROCESS MANAGER IN THE 90-DAY EVALUATIONS FOR THESE EMPLOYEES.
• Observe the progress and performance of all rackers and take-off personnel and assist the Anodizing Process Manager and Plant Manager in the evaluation of these employees.
• TRACK AND POST DAILY DEPARTMENTAL METRICS AS ESTABLISHED BY PLANT MANAGEMENT.
• Ensure inventory of departmental PPE is adequate to perform regular production.
• ASSIST WITH ANY OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS REQUIRED.

Qualifications

• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when needed.
• Able to do shift work as needed.
• One-year prior leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting, and experience in a lean manufacturing environment is a plus.