Senior Production Team Lead

About the role

TAPCO is seeking a Senior Production Team Lead to drive performance, develop employees, and manufacture innovative traffic safety products that keep communities safe.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily direction and leadership to the Production team members; makes recommendations for labor needs in assigned areas.
• Makes sure team members are working effectively and efficiently; identifies work procedures; prepares work schedules and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of workers.
• Communicates daily with Production Supervisor; participates in department hiring and corrective action processes.
• Maintains productivity, safety, quality, and delivery goals of assigned work cells; creates and manages a positive team culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
• Oversees staff's daily performance; recommends and assists in implementing operating procedures and promotes continual improvement within the department and the company.
• Promotes a safe work environment and ensures all employees follow safety rules and regulations; coordinates priorities with Production leadership.
• Follows and enforces all 5S and safety policies; conducts regular 5S, quality, safety, and production audits.
• Sets and manages priorities; delegates workload; shares and supports ideas for improvement in group meetings.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years production lead experience
• 1 - 3 years of production daily/weekly scheduling and planning
• Minimum of 2 years lean manufacturing / 5S experience
• Prior experience troubleshooting electronic control systems
• Strong computer skills - business applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, advanced ERP system
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Leadership communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow
• Communication skills: speak, read, write, and interpret English instructions

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing methods
• Computer knowledge, including MS Office Suite and ERP System
• Leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate workload
• Ability to communicate effectively

Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Coaching skills
• Front-line leadership and monitoring of assigned areas
• Immediate support to production staff
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to change
• Growth mindset

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one
• Company-Funded PPE
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Pet, Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and performance.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.

Company Culture

TAPCO is committed to enhancing transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives!

Equal Opportunity Employer

TAPCO is an EEO employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.