Team Lead - Packing

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through a unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

About the role

This position involves overseeing employees and production results within your department, ensuring quality training, maintaining safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new employee orientation as needed
• Adjust and correct all machines and equipment in your area of responsibility
• Use all manual inspection equipment
• Train subordinates and ensure quality training is provided
• Responsible for employees and production results within the department
• Maintain routing, process changes, reporting, production papers, etc.
• Set up work areas with tooling, material, etc.
• Constantly look for opportunities to make continuous improvement in your area
• Manage lost time due to cell work, waiting for material, etc.
• Plan activities by looking ahead on orders and schedule work, people, and materials
• Perform hourly inspections of machined parts (dimensional and visual) and document results
• Troubleshoot machining and equipment problems
• Perform basic maintenance on machinery, including preventive maintenance
• Supervise housekeeping within your department
• Communicate with other forepersons concerning all aspects of the job
• Develop an effective team
• Work as a team member keeping the best interest of employees, department, and company in mind
• Hold daily "Five Minute" Safety and production meetings with subordinates
• Establish production standards for each operation and communicate expectations to employees
• Support and maintain the established Hydro Quality Management System
• Abide by and enforce company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of safety requirements within a manufacturing setting
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay

Starting rate of pay: $23.09 per hour

Schedule

7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, every other weekend off (EOWEO)