Extrusion Team Lead 8a-8p

Summary Of Job

The Extrusion Team Lead oversees daily operations on the production floor, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. They are responsible for maintaining 5S standards, driving safety and quality initiatives, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Escalates issues and process disruptions to maximize productivity.
• Coaches operators in best practices to foster a safe and productive culture.
• Assists the Supervisor in promoting safety throughout the production floor.
• Instills a "safety first" mindset within the group.
• Trains, coaches, and holds employees accountable for maintaining area standards such as 5S and following standardized work.
• Identifies and addresses opportunities for coaching and improvement through Gemba walks and metric/visual management reviews.
• Serves as a problem solver, applying Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies.
• Performs production duties and fills in as needed to cover for absenteeism and vacation.
• Supports 5S principles and participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintains process parameters and records, troubleshoots processes and equipment, and makes minor adjustments as necessary.
• Drives daily Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts with operators and maintenance personnel.
• Escalates issues promptly with relevant background information and facts.
• Schedules tasks efficiently and spends sufficient time directly engaging with the team.
• Demonstrates adherence to leadership standardized work (LSW) and regularly reviews and amends LSW to reflect current conditions and task focus.
• Assigns team members based on production needs and attendance at the start of each shift.
• Impresses upon the team a sense of urgency to meet and maintain productivity and quality targets.

Competency (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Exposure to lean tools such as 5S, Root Cause/Corrective Actions, Standardized Work, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Daily Management System (Visual).
• Aptitude for math, problem-solving, computers, and mechanics.
• Attention to detail and good color vision.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Able to map basic production processes and associated risks.

Environment

• Inside work.
• May be exposed to heat exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to humidity exceeding 80%.
• May be exposed to noise exceeding 85 dB+.

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting.
• (Up to 50 pounds) lifting and carrying.

Position Type

Full time.

Shift Work

8a-8p.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to mechanical machinery.