2Nd Shift Lead Person - Winergy Service Group

2nd Shift Lead Person - Winergy Service Group
Company Description
Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems and has the reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components for 120 years.
We're now hiring a talented2nd Shift Lead Person - Winergy Service Group to join our team in Elgin, IL on a full-time basis. If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career.
For more information on Flender, please see website: www.flender.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.
Job Summary:

• The Lead Person assists production supervisors in a day-to-day workflow on the shop floor as it relates to parts and/or manpower assignments.
• Participates on production schedule / assignments as given by supervisor and plant Manager.
• Coordinates with receiving, stock, and quality for parts flow to / from service areas.
• Notifies supervisor or plant Manager of flow or quality problems.
• Initiates requisitions for supplies and tools forwards for approval.
• Trains shop floor personnel as needed, including when quality issues arise. Along with supervisor, the Lead Person is responsible for correctness of product made. Forwards vacation request or time off to supervisor for approval.
• May work or assists in all areas of production including disassembly, internals, torch / coil induction, rams & presses, main shafts, drivetrain mating's / un-mating's, kits, and hand rework.
• Has complete knowledge of business unit product line.
• As required oversees quality and workmanship of fellow team members.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates workflow in production by allocating resources as needed.
• Checks correctness of product made throughout the process
• Initiates requisitions for supplies and or tools as needed for production
• Notifies the quality department, supervisor or plant manager of any parts or production problems.
• Effectively communicate with team and supervisor to maintain a positive work environment
• Trains employees as needed
• Initiates work orders for maintenance of machines or equipment and follows through until resolution
• Address (or escalates) performance issues with team members as needed
• Work with SAP system as needed for support of team.
• Can work in production or service as needed provided has correct skills in area requiring manpower
• Ensures 5's in work areas
• May provide input to supervisor or plant manager on employee performance
• Employee must have the capabilities to meet productive requirements as required and listed on route sheets. If not a job function that lists productivity requirements on a route sheet, then the employee must be capable of performing the job in accordance with past and present employees performance standards who have performed the job for which the applicant is applying.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• To do this job at a minimum satisfactory level, the employee must have had prior work experience in a particular kind of job in the company or in a similar job with a different employer, state the kind of such experience that is required.
• Typically, 10 years' experience in wind, power transmission or heavy equipment assembly.
• Basic skills in Word and Excel
• SAP experience
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Plus: Bilingual - English / Spanish
• A combination of formal education, training, and experience to acquire knowledge and skills generally equivalent to those possessed by an experienced high school graduate.

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.