Production Team Lead

JOB TITLE: Production Team Lead

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The Production Team Lead is responsible for the proper set-up and operation of the assigned machine in accordance with established procedures, along with supervision and management of employees in their assigned section.   

RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

• Read orders and schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures for machine setup 
• Monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure that outputs conform to specifications 
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients. 
• Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications. 
• Supervise other employees in the assigned area to include monitoring output, performance, and attendance. 
• Will perform additional duties as required.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Communication: Including active speaking/listening, reading/writing skills in accordance with standard business practices and decorum
• Critical Thinking/Troubleshooting: Using logic and reasoning to identify problems as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems     
• Details: Must have attention to details for all areas of work
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computers including internet browsers and the ability to learn other programs
• Ethical Behavior: Must maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of company affairs; must conduct business with integrity and comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 3 years of experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred 
• 3 years of experience working with hazardous substances strongly preferred 
• 1 year supervisory experience preferred  

REQUIRED COMPENTENCIES:

• Production Process 
• Mechanical Understanding 
• Detailed Quality Control 
• Excellent Time Management 
• Thoroughness 
• Strong Mathematical Skills 

  Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This position works in a manufacturing setting. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• This position may work with hazardous materials where personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary and specific procedures must be followed to adhere to
   safety regulations. 

TRAVEL:

There is no travel expected with this position.  

Hankook & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
 
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Hankook & Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
 
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.