Mobile Production Team Lead 2nd Shift

About the role

The purpose of the SHIFT Team Leader role is to provide guidance and support on an ongoing basis to production associates in the Mobile Power Value Stream. The success of the person in this role is vital to the continuous improvement efforts in the area(s), as well as the success of Warner Electric to meet and exceed customer expectations. This is a “working leader” where 40% of their time is spent operating within a team-based manufacturing cell.

Responsibilities

• Attend designated external course on supervision/leadership as determined by management and then at least on a once annual basis.
• Spend limited time on an alternate shift(s) for training and understanding of daily priorities.
• Maintain the appropriate level of 5S in the work area and update the Daily Management boards regularly.
• Ensure a safe working environment and retrain associates when necessary to establish, understand, and recognize appropriate safety behavior.
• Assume lead role for addressing quality concerns or defects during the shift and conduct training sessions to raise awareness and resolve quality issues.
• Champion standard work methodology, ensure consistent standard work is followed, and problem-solve when necessary.
• Train new associates on appropriate methods of standard work, rotation, changeover and setup of machines, and ensure the correct procedures are followed to produce quality parts.
• Lead by example and provide coaching to all associates as needed to ensure all policies and procedures are followed during the shift.
• Communicate concerns or ideas to Supervision in a timely manner and interface with previous and following shift Team Leaders to pass on relevant information.
• Act as a primary coordinator with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify areas for improvement and solve issues as they arise.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be considered a 'certified' trainer in the area.
• Previous experience required. Post-secondary education preferred.

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Skills

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, with standard overtime scheduling and rotation.