Team leader

Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage staff by training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.
• Work closely with the Management team in reviewing expectations relative to safety, quality, development, and continuous improvements.
• Develop, Plan and Execute on cross training of assigned associates.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs to our Maintenance department.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance data, answering questions and responding to requests.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures as directed by Plant Manager.
• Resolve personnel problems by investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action to Plant Management.
• Have a full understanding of company safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis to define problems. A3, Fishbone and 5 Why.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Required Competencies, Computer Skills:

• High School Degree (or GED) or Associates Degree.
• Minimum 5-7 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a job shop environment or discrete manufacturing.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic mathematics.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) Must be able to communicate effectively and work in a cooperative manner to support a team environment and company objectives.
• Task oriented with customer focus.
• Ability to achieve results and overcome obstacles.
• Ability to make timely decisions that are in alignment with Plant Goals and initiatives.
• Full understanding of 5S – Lean Management.
• Bi-lingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Proficient computer skills a must, with good working knowledge of MS Office.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid sick time at an amount that meets or exceeds all local requirements, paid vacation time (pro-rated for current year based on start date), paid holidays per year, and one paid volunteer day off per year.