Production Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the Facilities & Safety team on all safety aspects related to the production of products.
• Ensures that all safety policies are being adhered to and that associates are working safely and actively engaged in the safety program.
• Works in conjunction with the Quality Assurance team on all quality aspects related to the production of quality products.
• Ensures that all quality monitoring is being conducted and that products produced meet all quality standards.
• Supervises associates in the performance of daily operations.
• Collaborates with the Production Manager on all production needs to meet schedule requirements and provide the best use of personnel and equipment.
• Performs all production and personnel administrative activities associated with the production operation, including: associate labor hour reporting, production reporting, dispositioning of materials, etc.
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Department to provide for the proper maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Administers company policies and procedures.
• Participates in the establishment of budgets and is responsible for controlling costs in the area.
• Participates in new associate interviews and provides input to the Production Manager on new hires.
• Manages associate performance appraisals, merit and promotional increases, and disciplinary actions.
• Identifies training needs and coordinates training activities to address those needs.
• Supports customer requirements and vacation coverage for other Team Leaders.
• Affords assistance in set-up duties, problem-solving, and periodic role coverage as needed.
• Collaborates with the Transportation Department on all product loading and shipping requirements.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES: Global Business Acumen, Self-Management, Learning Versatility, Delivers Results, Judgment and Decision Making, Managerial Courage, Continuous Improvement.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Degree minimum: High School diploma, Specific concentration: Manufacturing environment, Experience level: 2-4 years, Specialized Training/Education: Preferred Education - 4-year Degree in Management, Business, Science, or Engineering, Experience in a chemical blending and filling operation, Familiarity with Oracle software.
• SKILLS: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook and Excel, Organizational development experience, Recruiting experience, Supervisory experience, Trained First Responder (BISSELL will provide training if not already trained), Hilo (Forklift) Certification/License (BISSELL will provide if needed).