Team Lead

Description

The Team Lead will support the Supervisor with the day-to-day management of their production cells, overseeing a group of members and ensuring an efficient operation in achieving business targets. They will provide leadership and training to the team, coordinate their workloads, and provide support to ensure that the team delivers. Team leads will monitor any issues and ensure production targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer. They will also develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, while fostering a culture of working safely.

Requirements

 General & Task Management

· Work to ensure people and resources are moved in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements, while achieving all standards

· Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly

· Ensure that non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregated

· Ensure that the escalation procedure is followed at all times.

· Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets

· Ensure the team is aware and aligned with day-to-day targets and responsibilities.

· Manage work order closures and stock control transactions

· Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure

· Monitor change over and/or setup efficiency

· Ensure cell is setup for the following shift

· Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools

· Undertake continuous training and development

· Perform root cause analysis (5 Why) and help implement corrective action

· Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization

· Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

· Other duties as assigned

People Management

· Ensure that team members follow standard work procedures and comply with all requirements

· Ensure compliance with 6S requirements

· Responsible for training of operators and ensuring skill requirements are met and maintained

· Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success

· Monitor and ensure compliance with Company procedures

· Provide technical expertise to the team and respond to operator queries

· Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them

· Review, implement, and update training matrices, absenteeism reports, risk assessments

· Communicate KPIs so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables

Relationship Management

· Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities

· Interface with Production Planning to determine schedules for production

· Interact and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective relationship is maintained

· Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation

· Recommend, support, and implement continuous improvement activities and process/procedure improvements to optimize results and improve safety, quality, and efficiency

Competencies: 

· Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals

· Work independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision

· Ability to lead by example, gain respect from the team, and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organization skills

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time

· Ability to plan, analyze, and challenge

· Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders

· Solid understanding of all people related processes and procedures

· Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality

· Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re-work

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30 hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.