Bradford Company has manufactured packaging products and material handling systems since 1924. We are a 5th generation family-owned business. Our Company provides expertise and high quality solutions to some of the largest companies in the world. Bradford protects parts and assemblies that go into every car and truck assembly plant in North America and a wide variety of recreational and consumer products.

Bradford Company is seeking to hire a talented and highly motivated individual for the position of Team Leader.

BENEFITS AND PAY

Medical, dental, life insurance, bonus plan, 401K with company match.

Company paid vacation and major holidays.

Pay range for this position is based on qualifications and experience.

SUMMARY

Lead, direct, and facilitate the activities of the line leaders/assemblers in multiple work cells to maximize value added labor and efficiency and eliminate the need for any non-value-added activity outside of the work cell. Interface with quality assurance, production engineering, design, customer service, safety and other operational areas to immediately address any issues or areas for improvement. Support the Material Handling work cell assembly group by developing and implementing 1st piece build and assembly processes to ensure safe and effective realization of Material Handling orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develop and apply a full understanding of the ERP Epicor system.

Procure all required components, work within, Solid Works and ‘Manufacturing Station’ to build 1st piece of production run per design requirements. Directly resolve all issues related to design, sales, purchasing, etc. with appropriate individuals. Conduct completed 1st piece review process with representatives from Quality, Design and Production.

Comprehend setup and tear down of miscellaneous work cell machines (i.e., sonic welders, heat benders, etc.).

Develop assembly processes and work cell layout to attain objectives of safety, productivity, quality, on time delivery and lean manufacturing principles. This includes the setup of all required tools, fixtures and inventory components; conduct time studies to affect cell efficiency and hourly rate; work with maintenance and production engineering team to develop any required fixturing and/or assembly aids; and work with maintenance team to repair any damaged equipment as well as suggest improvements.

Assist Line Leader in developing work cell inventory component Kanban levels and placement within each work cell.

Train Work Cell Line Leader and assist in training of Assembly Team in all processes of the work cell. This includes conducting a detailed review of required safety practices and PPE, review of quality criteria and in line quality check points; hands on demonstration of all machine and assembly processes; review of pre-determined estimated vs actual times; conduct follow up checks with line leader to assist with any work cell process issues. Actively participate in all task team activities (i.e. 5S, Kaizen, Lean training, etc.) and participate in and promote cross-training.

Monitor current production output (setup and run efficiency) and monitor materials for required documentation, defects, and potential environmental hazards and notify appropriate personnel of non-conformances.

Stores equipment and returns inventory at the end of schedule production run.

Collaborate with line leader to get tools and do initial checks to make sure nothing is missing; bring boxes to Team Leader II – Cell setup to sign; sustain 5S standards throughout the work cell.

Address any issues in the work cell related to material shortages, excessive scrap quantities, and notify coordinator of any missing components.

Monitor staffing levels within various work cells with special attention to the lean workflow (correct number of assemblers, all assemblers are clocked in properly and to the correct job, etc.).

Lead several line leaders (each with their own work cell) and support any potential issues within those various work cells, including contacting the proper departments as required.

Conducts random audits to verify first piece, scrap recording, assembler training/proper use of equipment, effective use of fixtures and/or assembly aids, hourly quantity recording is taking place, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required for this job.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and use verbal and listening skills. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.