What’s the job?

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the Shift Leader facilitates the development of high- performance teams within the plants. This position is also accountable for ensuring that high performance teams work collaboratively in the decision-making processes and that the decisions are in alignment with plant goals and objectives, World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards, Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI), OSHA requirement and current Human Resources (HR) guidelines. Finally, the Shift Leader is responsible for all activities at the site and acts as the primary point of contact in off-hours and on weekends in the absence of plant management.

Collaborates with the appropriate pillar champion to coordinate the on-shift crew participation and implementation of WCM / Lean projects as part of daily work expectations in high performance team culture. Coaches associates to identify inefficiencies or gaps and utilizes facilitation skills to engage technicians in the development of systems and processes to streamline the operation utilizing WCM / Lean tools, to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Coaches associates to maintain a clean, organized plant using 5-S techniques as well as executing Autonomous and Professional Maintenance, the use of tags, CIL’s, and other WCM tools as appropriate. Develops and audits compliance reports to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Supports various training initiatives and business needs in alignment and coordination with other pillar leaders. Collaborates with process and area engineers to review Enhanced Work Orders (EWO) to ensure that necessary training is communicated, executed, and sustaining actions are in place. Improves the linkage of WCM standards implementation to line performance and facilitates the transfer of knowledge from technical resources. Coaches the associates towards achieving an accident-free worksite while maintaining status as the preferred supplier of quality products and service with a goal of world class yield, availability, and reliability. Continuously evaluates workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiatives are performed to goal levels. Assures good housekeeping practices following 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, counsel’s employees and supports VMVO and WCM initiatives. Facilitates the training and development of technicians on the critical functions of their jobs to include training them on product quality standards, reporting of shift performance, troubleshooting, and making proper adjustments to the process. Accountable for fostering a safe work culture. Must recognize unsafe conditions and practices and quickly address them to prevent injuries and property loss. Conducts safety audits, investigations, and job safety analysis on a regular basis. Make rounds multiple times per shift, engaging associates using the Area Improvement Boards to continually drive both daily activities and continuous improvement. Responsible for accurate production reporting in GXO and shift hand-over reports. Responsible for updating Kronos on a shifty basis to ensure accurate time keeping for subordinates. Works with other supervisors for basic shift scheduling and coverage issues. Works directly with maintenance front-line leaders to address problems online Enters maintenance work notifications in SAP