Team Leader - Progs

THIS IS A 1ST SHIFT POSITION.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Area Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for providing leadership and coordination that supports efforts to meet plant wide goals. Responsible for utilizing work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure that correct safety, quality, and manufacturing processes are adhered to by all associates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the set up and safe operation of department. Delegate authority and responsibility while maintaining control.
• Organize department for meeting production schedules and quality goals. Coordinate the efforts of individuals and the department.
• Knowledgeable in the technical aspects of equipment, processes and tools. Will work with other manufacturing, maintenance, tool & die, and management members to assist in the efficient operation of the cell(s) and plant
• Completes all pertinent paperwork in an accurate and timely manner: up-time sheets,
• Production reports, tags, checklists, pareto charts, efficiency reports, etc.
• Teach, train, coach and assist team members in the set-up procedures and audit the team's performance.
• Know and verify the machine parameters including palm button safety.
• Responsible for periodic cycle checks.
• Promote teamwork, quality, and good housekeeping and ensure a safe work environment.
• Able to assist Area Manager in cost saving activities by generating ideas and assisting in implementation.
• Has the authority & responsibility to start and stop production operations, to address operational and quality issues, uses gages and other measuring instruments as required for insuring customer requirements are maintained.
• Complete checklists and pareto charts to document the status of production parts or machinery, and to directly seek assistance from all available plant resources to ensure the daily operation of the team.
• Responsible to lead daily team meetings in planning and communicating team activities for the shift.
• Has the authority and responsibility to coordinate rotation of job assignments for team members.
• Has the authority and responsibility to evaluate each team member's performance according to the evaluation schedule.
• Promotes a positive work environment as well as promotes continuous improvement activities.
• Maintains a safe working environment including the use of PPE, and compliance with all safety rules and procedures.
• Ensures that all team members adhere to and update as needed, all TS16949 operator and work instructions, tagging, forms and logs to maintain compliance as required.
• Communicates and coordinates the flow of information to and from other areas of the organization for the team.
• Coordinates the activities of council members in keeping team members informed and provides opportunities for input.
• Must have problem solving skills and be able to generate unique alternative solutions.
• Must have knowledge of the organization's structure, policy culture, resources and information sources.
• Work with area managers in areas of job assignments including performance issues maintenance and inventory needs.
• Maintain cooperative attitudes with employees. Treats all team members with dignity and respect.
• Perform any tasks necessary to meet company goals and requirements.

Requirements One year of leadership in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.