Team Lead

About the role

Oversees and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in the production of and participates in the set-up and troubleshooting by performing the following duties:

• Performs jobs assigned utilizing safe operation methods.
• Reports any unsafe condition to Management.
• Uses and keeps in good condition all personal protective equipment required for assignment.
• Performs start-up safety checks as required.
• Possesses knowledge of overall company goals and objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of plant operations, equipment, and machinery within assigned department.
• Ability to distinguish between the different operations and trouble shoot minor problems.
• Interacts with support departments and personnel as necessary to ensure performance of machinery/equipment, adherence to schedules, employee relations, quality of products and raw materials, etc.
• Informs Management of any circumstances that may impact the quality, safety, production, etc.
• Maintains acceptable quality standards in accordance with customer requirements and as directed by Management.
• Handles conflicts within team/department and conducts disciplinary action.
• Presents and maintains accurate records, including but not limited to, inventory, production reports and labor reporting.
• Assists Management in organizing, training, and motivating an effective workforce to meet production objectives.
• Makes job assignments and adjusts workforce within established work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Verifies employee work time.
• Works with team and leads team to meet or exceed performance expectations to support customer requirements.
• Assists Management with continuous improvement efforts in production.
• Observes and complies with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations associated with this job.
• Aids in identifying training needs. Attends and participates in all scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space through 5s.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Basic Math, Reading and Writing skills required.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance required.
• Ability to motivate others to meet production scheduling requirements
• Extensive knowledge of running of production equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely organized and analytical with relentless attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multi-task and finish projects accurately and on time.
• Able to troubleshoot as needed

Education/Certifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; and a minimum of five years related experience working in production as operator.