Production Team Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives.
• Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers.
• Support and lead continuous improvements in the areas of Safety, Quality Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Observe, support & contribute to Company safety programs, policies & initiatives.
• Implement and continually monitor safe work practices in Value Stream.
• Conduct required safety & environmental audits, 5S audits, JHA assessments, identify hazards, and assure that all other employees follow safe work practices.
• Track daily / weekly production, give updates daily and identify problems.
• Ensure the flow of subcomponents through the cell “bottle necks”.
• Schedule Attainment with outside support operations, i.e. Weaving, Molding, Machining, Quality, Shipping, etc.)
• Write MRs as well as work with Engineers to clear parts from MR as needed.
• Provide work direction to workers assigned to the work cell, coordinate vacation and lunch/break coverage, obtain overtime coverage as approved.
• Troubleshoot and assist in solving production problems utilizing root causes analysis tools as appropriate.
• Cook up and provide training of Technicians.
• Contribute to process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Housekeeping and organization (5S) of the work cell
• Raw materials & general supplies needed are present at each work station and surplus materials are properly stored.
• Ensure proper completion of production and traceability documentation is present at all work stations.
• Set-up and operate key equipment in work cell.
• Help in establishing, implementing, and sustaining; TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Operate and troubleshoot process monitoring / data acquisition program software (APN system)
• SAP transactions including but not limited to; Migo, Co11N, MMBE, MD04
• Troubleshoot and assist in solving inventory issues; Halb/ ROH counts, min/ max materials, variance reports
• Provide input in quarterly review process
• Follow Leader Standard Work Lead Start-up Meeting (Tier 1), Involvement in Tier 2
• Ensure proper procedures are followed during: Safety Incidents, Evacuation, Inclement Weather

Shift

Evening

Experience/Education/Skills

• Exhibits strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, and decimals).
• Attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of MSDS and their use.
• Proper use of safety and personal protective equipment.
• Good supervision skills – communication, coordination, recognition, coaching.
• Ability to work 24/7 schedule.
• Basic computer skills.

Relevant Work Experience

Manufacturing leadership strongly preferred.

Education

• AS in Technical curriculum highly preferred.
• Minimum High School Graduate with relevant work experience.

Experience May Be Substituted For Education

At management’s discretion if the candidate has demonstrated the knowledge necessary to perform assigned duties.

Llean Training Or Experience Desired

Lean training or experience desired.