Team Lead

The primary function of this position is directing and overseeing production employees in a manufacturing environment. This position assigns work, recommends improvements in production methods and operating procedures. Ensures quality and safety practices are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates with production planners and supervision to insure timely completion of production orders
• Enforces safety rules and conducts safety inspections of area of responsibility.
• Assigns specific tasks to employees
• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment layout, and product flow.
• Monitors productivity and measures against standards
• Takes action as needed in order to resolve issues so that production goals are met
• Estimates, requisitions and inspects materials needed in the department
• Responsible for 5S
• Provides feedback to supervision in relation to employees' safety habits, productivity, and adherence to shop rules
• Accurately reports shop floor production data via computer terminal and/or written reporting
• Follows visual and written work instructions in order to complete assigned tasks within set time allotted
• Performs cycle counting of parts and material handling duties as prescribed by Supervisor
• Able to check parts to engineering drawings using precision measuring equipment
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/OTHER DUTIES:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• 2-5 years of industry experience preferred
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions
• Operation of small power tools, other hand tools, computerized and high-pressure equipment
• Ability to operate fork lift
• Goal oriented and team focused to ensure completion of projects in a timely manner
• Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, work overhead with arms, and sit or stand for several hours at a time
• Eye/hand coordination required, with steady and agile hands to operate equipment and tools
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required per plant rules

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).