Manufacturing Team Leader - 3rd shift

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with VSLs and associates to ensure work is performed safely and within EHS guidelines.
• Ensure all operators have PPE & provide coaching feedback when non-compliance is observed.
• Report any unsafe hazards or conditions to VSL/EHS Rep & help resolve the issues.
• Cook up incidents from becoming injuries.
• Utilize ergonomic principles/guidelines to reduce chance of illness/injury.
• Set example and lead employees in keeping work areas clean & orderly.
• Responsible for monitoring/communicating any process, assembly or product abnormalities to VSL.
• Ensure inspections are performed & equipment is in good working order.
• Utilize 6S tools to maintain area.
• Escalate issues to VSL, safety, quality, materials, maintenance and production.
• Cook up and clarify proper work procedures for new//current employees.
• Lead team efforts to collect and analyze data to improve quality, downtime and efficiency in the department.
• Use Hour by Hour charts to report, track and communicate production yields and numbers.
• Know & utilize work order process & communicate with maintenance for needs & priorities.
• Be an active team player serving as a backup for other team roles.
• Become familiar with all support areas to assist/cover VSL as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned as we continue to grow in our Lean Journey.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of previous manufacturing experience in a leadership role such as a team lead role and demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes & equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize in fast-paced environments.
• Familiar and can use Microsoft Office tools: WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK.
• Must be reliable and willing to work overtime, weekends and shutdowns as required to meet business needs.