Job Title:  Warping - Team Lead

 

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Warping Supervisor or Manager, this person is responsible for ensuring that production specifications and quality are achieved. Skills will be acquired through on the job training, review of SOPs, and working through daily responsibilities and challenges.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

 

Follow all safety standards Monitor Department / Associates to provide a safe work environment Verification that NCL’s (1st piece checks) meets SOP specs and quality standards and clears Lab Reporting and maintaining Warping Visual boards Provide guidance for development of all Associates Quality reviews from internal customer, including working with Quality Tech’s in resolving NCR issues Audits of Quality Check adherence Oversee Creelers and yarn Hangers Audit process for Quality of production and verify conformity. Distribution of Shift Report Relieve Supervisor of all duties in their absence Containment reviews Ability to provide unbiased directions Participation in leadership training as necessary Initiate and execute special requests from customer (Knitting) Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must reliable, self-motivated, and have a Quality Focused mindset, and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE OF

Ability to interact with all levels of the business. Willingness to learn and grow. Understanding of textile manufacturing methods. Understand all processes at a basic level and how the most relevant parameters affect the quality of the product. Know and understand customer expectations and specifications. PC skills to include Outlook and Excel Some knowledge of Internal Lear systems; Control Plan, Inspection Reports, Basics

 

ABILITY TO

Read, write, and speak and understand in English, in order to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to record numbers on required paperwork Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements. Work independently with little or no supervision and be a team player Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Meet behaviors established in Company performance management and development process. Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities Pay attention to detail Effectively execute tasks Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs Communicate effectively

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Must have operator experience – (Must be able to set up, thread and operate all warpers). Creel knowledge-Understanding of Creels/packages/repacks

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required physical demands are as follows: 

Frequent hand, finger, and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools or controls Requires standing (80%) and walking (10%) The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and/or use repetitive hand motions The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance Constantly lift up to 10 pounds, may frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Constantly work under tight time constraints Occasionally work mandatory overtime May occasionally have exposures to extreme wet and/or humid conditions, heat/cold temperatures, and loud machine/equipment The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes, or airborne particles

 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Required during production duties:

Eye protection

 

Hearing Protection

 

Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes

 

Reflective Vest (where applicable)

 

 

NOTICE

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

Lear Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.