Team Leader

About the Role

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. The Team Leader for Inventory Control organizes and leads day-by-hour production work activities necessary to safely manufacture products within cost constraints, without defects, and on-time while employing Relentless Continuous Improvement (RCI) techniques.

Your Impact

• Build great products on schedule, maximization of value added (productive) time of team members and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within the work centers
• Work closely collaboratively with the Sr. Team Lead and manager to determine what needs to be done to overcome all constraints pertaining to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost; these will serve as the primary means to measure leader performance
• Collaborate on business decisions with the senior team lead when the manager is absent and escalate by notifying another managers or plant manager if assistance is needed
• Demonstrate superior technical skills in assigned work center or department
• Delegate work to the technicians to accomplish required tasks in line with production plans & schedule requirements
• Monitor team member progress on assigned tasks to ensure schedule adherence and escalate as soon as it is determined that a delay will occur
• Provide coaching and training to new and core team members
• Support the manager with employee relations as required
• Monitor attendance and tardiness of team members including punctuality of breaks and time away from work centers
• Support administration of timecards as required
• Coordinate, develop, support and complete standard work & standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Identify, elevate, and implement Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs)
• Coordinate and monitor pace board performance for responsible work centers
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization
• Drive root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions at GEMBA meetings: Tier I (Shift Start) and Tier II (Value Stream) level meetings, etc.
• Lead Tier 1 GEMBA (Shift Start) Meetings
• Represent the manager at Tier III levels and above as needed
• Utilize Active Management skills to balance resource needs in responsible areas and maximize contributions from team members
• Adapt and respond to changing situations or circumstances by implementing temporary corrective actions to shield customers from problems
• Review operating expenses and provide alternative solutions for cost savings
• Ensure relentless continuous improvement is being implemented through the use of A3, Kaizen events, and other problem-solving techniques
• Provide input for performance appraisals of team members as well as recognition and disciplinary actions when warranted
• Communicate and partner with other departments to eliminate waste and streamline / document processes
• Coach and / or mentor lesser skilled technicians on proper methods and procedures
• Implement and champion 5S activities for responsible areas
• Understand ISO requirements and help maintain compliance
• Possess basic knowledge of Syteline (ERP systems), Microsoft office, and Adobe
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures according to standards
• Be proactive regarding safety concerns and take action when appropriate
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing activities
• Excellent training, communication, and organization skills
• Proven leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in technical or business-related fields
• At least 5 years of experience working on multiple Oshkosh Aerotech products
• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment

Training Requirements

• Forklift, overhead crane, jib hoist certification
• Syteline, Daily Operating Report, Gemba walks, Problem Solving Techniques, Lean Leader Training, Supervisor Training