This position is for TBDN Tennessee Company, located at 1410 U.S. Highway 70 Bypass Jackson, Tennessee 38301.

I. General Summary: 

Operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment. Responsible for meeting plant targets for safety, quality, efficiency and cost reduction.

II. Essential Job Functions:
Technical:

• Work in a manufacturing environment emphasizing teamwork, safety, training and discipline.
• Follow standardized work procedures and work sequence for each process.
• Work with team to improve standardized processes/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste and standardize the new process/methods.
• Directly responsible for performance of assigned work area.
• Work in a team environment on safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement projects.
• Complete all working documentation, records and reports as requested.
• Understand all company policies and procedures.
• Be proactive and reactive to resolve abnormalities in the process.
• Use key performance indicators as a method of continuous improvement.
• Lead and direct Team Member activity.
• Expected to be completely versed in his/her area and should be able to adequately instruct anyone to perform these duties.
• Use Kaizen in work areas for the opportunity to make the area or line efficient.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Interpersonal:

• Focus on employee relations centered on trust and teamwork.
• Demonstrate a personality that works in cooperation with other team members toward building a sense of company teamwork.
• Work on continually improving skills as outlined during performance review.
• Attend all required training as outlined on training matrix.

III. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: 

Education: 
High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment with team leader skills preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a group environment. 
• Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Basic math skills are required
• Must be able to pass TL aptitude test
• Some mechanical experience
• Must have good attendance
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends 

IV. Work Environment/Conditions:
This position is a typical manufacturing environment with a high noise level. Personal protective equipment will be required.

V. Physical Demands: 
The employee needs to be capable of working on their feet for long periods of time and occasionally will be required to lift up to 30 pounds. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.

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