Primary Objective of Position:
Compliance with all safety rules and procedures and insists they are followed by their team (s).
The Team Lead is the change agent within the department and as such must have the ability to cooperatively develop, communicate, implement, audit and enforce standard work at every operation within the department. Must understand, generate ideas and be able to implement continuous improvement and 5S principles. Team Leads must be the.
The Team Lead must project a positive attitude, be open and willing to help others when needed and have excellent attendance.
Responsibilities:
This description represents the most significant job duties but does not exclude other work or production duties assigned or required but not mentioned. These duties will be determined by the department Supervisor and be based on your abilities and the needs of production.
- Leads and promotes a culture of safety first.
- Promotes the Lean Management System and the use of Leader Standard Work, Visual Controls, Daily Accountability and Leadership Discipline.
- Performs continuous improvement tasks to address red hours reported on hour-by-hour boards.
- Leads Tier 1 or 2 meetings. Participates and provides information for Tier 3 or 4 meetings.
- Conducts daily safety audits and ensures all employees are wearing appropriate PPE and operating safely. Reports unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Assist and actively participate in all accident/near miss investigations and quality corrective/preventative action.
- Understands quality expectations and works with all team members to assure quality procedures are being followed and standard work is being followed.
- Works from prints, sketches, specifications, instructions to order and maintain stock, communicate orders, check employees’ work, monitor equipment, ensure absence of defects on products; notify supervisor of unusual conditions, equipment malfunction or material discrepancies; maintain equipment and work area in clean, orderly condition
- Must be qualified to run all products in the department, setup and troubleshoot new products when introduced.
- Must be flexible with hours across all shifts to train and coach.
- Must project oneself in an open, friendly manner and work well with others. Must demonstrate the ability to encourage others to cooperate and work together. Must be relied on to work independently with superior results.
- Must be qualified to coordinate and lead the implementation of improvements within their department.
- Leads department personnel on the floor and monitors performance levels.
- Under general supervision, assists the Supervisor with the daily activities of planning and scheduling.
- Coordinates special programs and projects and can facilitate activities working with Production, Engineering and R&D.
- Serves as the main contact in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Must be able to develop, implement and monitor standard work.
- Conduct regular 5S audits to ensure department has all of the required tools and is being maintained according to the 5S principles.
Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent required
- Three to five years of progressive manufacturing experience. Experience training or leading others preferred
- Must be safety, quality and lean focused
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced and complex business environment
- Must be highly motivated and results oriented
- Ability to flex schedule and work extended hours, as needed, depending on business needs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to make sound economic decisions in the best interest of the company
- Outstanding problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to adapt and multi-task