Description

Job Purpose Statement:

A member of the work team with cross-functional responsibilities which provides support to the assigned team assuring quality product and daily schedule attainment. Serves as a facilitator to the work team in areas of problem solving, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and training. Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times. This position will be accessible to the production floor 95% of the time. Must be willing to learn all jobs on team to cover for absences or relief.

The Team Leader coordinates with other work cells and departments to meet production requirements of the company and needs of the customers, with accountability for results in terms of cost, methods, quality, quantity of production, operations and personnel.

Summary of Responsibility:

• As a hands-on leader, the team leader monitors and assists in completing production and assembly as needed.
• Oversees and directs a production team on a scheduled shift.
• Communicate effectively with management and employees to meet customers’ needs or demands.
• Leads problem solving activities
• Assist in the training and documentation of employees.
• Ensures safety and quality policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensures production meets the organization's targeted goals.
• Schedules employees for the assigned work shift, and conducts safety or training programs for employees.
• Monitors productivity, machinery and the employees' work to suggest improvements in the production process.
• Update and maintains production reports for tracking, and keeps production and operations manager aware of the production area's performance, as needed/or required.
• Assist the Supervisor/Manager with employee adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Understands and supports the foundational operations disciplines of safety, 5S, lean manufacturing and standard work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ergonomic & Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to meet the Ergonomic as well as the Physical Base Score for this position.
• Stand 20 %, Walk 60 %, Sit 20 % of the day.
• Lift/Carry 00 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Full range of motion required: Wrist, Hands, Knees, Back, and Feet.
• Working Conditions: Inside 100%, Outside 00%

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role/equivalent
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must have coaching skills and problem solving ability