Production Team Leader

Job Summary

Affords assistance to the Production Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the Direct Labor Department. Coordinates all activities of the weekend workforce. Additionally, this role encompasses all essential duties for all direct labor positions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Takes over information at shift change, utilizing Excel to prepare shift change papers.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintenance tasks on molding and finishing equipment as directed.
• Utilizes Intouch for production scheduling, tracking, and capturing data.
• Prepares production shop packets and labels.
• Reviews completed shop packets for accuracy.
• Issues non-conforming material reports when defective lining material, bags, etc. are found.
• Performs basic use of SAP: checking inventory balances, locating products and materials.
• Maintains a routine presence on the production floor to monitor and support all activities.
• Works on break(s) as required.
• Works on special projects as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Maintains alarm systems for the facility and facilitates emergency response activities as designated.
• Ensures accident response, reporting, and investigation.
• Ensures policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Reports and documents incidents.
• Contact department managers if circumstances arise that require their input.
• Trains new hires in job functions in addition to certifying on procedures.
• Participates and complies with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
• Maintains methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the requirements of Quality Systems ISO 13485:2016.
• Performs additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

Education

A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Work Experience

• Must have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must have at least 2 years of Lead experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exhibits qualities of a leader, owning the responsibility and desiring to help the department to meet its goals.
• Works in a manner that promotes good working relationships throughout the department.
• Safeguard all corporate or plant confidential information.
• Good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of a computer.
• Willingness to work in a controlled environment, which involves the wearing of a gown, cap and relevant personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year