Team Lead - Mechanical Assembly

Team Leaders are responsible for overseeing teams of employees and motivating them to complete their job duties effectively. They will know every aspect of the building process for projects they are responsible for and be capable of sharing that knowledge with team members. Provide oversight and guidance to Crew Lead.

This role reports to: Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Assemble materials/components according to required drawings/designs.
• Manage all work orders associated with assembly; tracks, assigns, and monitors work orders.
• Communicate clear instructions and coaching of the work team to ensure all cost, quality and schedule requirements are met.
• Report defective material or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Plans resource requirements based on work orders and production plan.
• Fosters a spirit of teamwork within the department.
• Ensure timeliness, safety and quality of material movement.
• Responsible for safe work practices, maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring work crews follow safe practices and HSE programs, including Lock-out Tag-out.
• In conjunction with the supervision and Safety Department, trains employees on changes in safety regulations, work policies, and standards.
• Develops skills and abilities of team members.
• Ensures all department employees complete required training.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and documented on QC checklists.
• Assist team members in recording labor to timesheets into company ERP system.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its core values, and other associates while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Ensure maintenance of a clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements And Qualifications

• Ability to manage people. Knowledge of team leading practices and techniques.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and oversee multiple work orders.
• Able to make decisions.
• Commitment to the concept of continual improvement, effective quality management systems and safe work practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow product specification instructions which may require use of 3D models.
• Understanding the production and work order process.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Factory experience required.
• Physical fitness and strength to lift 30-50 lbs. regularly.
• Regularly required to stand, bend, crouch and reach.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Travel required (up to 20%)
• Follow technical instructions, interpret engineering blueprints and technical terms.
• Ability to motivate others to achieve a goal.
• Lead by example to include: demonstrates strong work ethic, can do attitude, great attendance, and excellent safety awareness.