Production Team Lead

Team Leader

Reports to: Supervisor

Summary/objective

• Leading the team to succeed, the Team Leader has several key responsibilities for their designated work area and assigned shift to include: serve as a support resource, lead team members to meet production schedules, facilitate the safe and productive manufacture of high quality products, effectively drive and maintain the standardized work process; train team members in the proper method; and help the team to succeed in an environment based on KPI’s, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5-S. Key characteristics of a successful Team Leader are problem-solving, coaching and eliminating waste in the organization by responding to abnormalities. It is anticipated that this position will devote approximately 95% of scheduled production time on the shop floor.

Essential functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Safety:

• Review monthly safety training with team and maintain a safe environment.
• Champion and promote the plant’s safety policies and procedures by adopting the SLPT safety culture.
• Lead by example in promoting safety practices and policies, including but not limited to, initiating start-of -shift stretches, wearing proper PPE, and holding all team members accountable for wearing theirs; following LOTO procedures; reminding the team about the importance of Hazcom labels (present, correct and legible data) and MSDS information.
• Surface all team member injuries and/or illnesses to Supervisor.

Ergonomics:

• Observe team members’ techniques as they perform the job functions and reduce overburden by removing any awkward or excessive movements. Collaborate with the supervisor and/or EH&S coordinator to continuously improve the ergonomics of the work.

5-S Process:

· Promote the 5-S Process for the cell or value stream.

· Continually evaluate the 5-S condition by observing the process area and follow–up on abnormalities.

· Complete any 5-S documentation and records as required by the 5-S plan.

Standardized Work:

· Lead by example to ensure consistency of standardized work by all team members.

· Coordinate the “continuous improvement” of Standardized Work and follow-up to ensure changes are made or abnormalities are resolved.

Job Instruction Training:

· Train using the standardized work Teaching methodology: 1) Prepare the team member; 2) Present the operation to the team member; 3) Allow the team member to try out the operation; and 4) provide coaching and follow up.

· Validate job breakdown sheets and standardize work processes with the team.

· Provide department/new hire orientation/ training to the work instructions as required for replacements.

Communication:

· Communicate with the next shift all issues/concerns resulting from your shift’s operations.

· Provide timely and effective feedback to help team members to strengthen specific skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

· Discuss in team meetings [huddles] information concerning safety, quality, inventory, production schedules, etc. and foster continuous improvement through communication.

· Listen and talk to the team members to get a better sense of their concerns and issues.

· Assure upward communication of the issues and/or successes of the cell on an as-needed basis.

Cell Operations (Product, Equipment, Quality):

· Understand the control plan and work instructions for the department.

· Monitor the hourly production board to keep abreast of the current production rate.

• Confirm quality of materials and finished goods.
• Work with quality department to understand and implement quality alerts to the team as needed.
• Respond immediately when product abnormalities occur, solve the problem or report upward.
• Ensure set-up and operation of equipment in accordance with production requirements, procedures, and policies.
• Provide direction to team members to maintain compliance with process standards.
• Monitor and record efficiency and downtime for the area assigned.
• Continuously monitor and manage nonproductive time in the cell (changeover, downtime)
• Demonstrate ability to set up numerous processes within home department.
• Request department technical and maintenance support as needed to ensure effective departmental operations.
• Assist in maintaining equipment up-time and equipment repair, working with maintenance as required to diagnose and repair machine faults.
• Move stock as necessary for automatic feed mechanisms or for machine operator personnel.
• Help respond to and interact with customers/visitors on plant tours and issues of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Complete and post weekly training matrix.

Defects & Scrap:

· Identify defects and suspect material and confer with the supervisor to coordinate the appropriate disposition and elimination scrap.

Problem Solving / Philosophy:

· Lead actions to countermeasure a problem’s root cause, monitor the results and standardize the changes made to correct the problem.

· Be proactive in resolving problems in the cell and elevate the need for assistance, as necessary.

· “Go see” and observe problems firsthand, investigate and ensure an effective understanding of the facts/data.

Continuous Improvement:

· Lead and mentor the team to continuously improve their processes and strive to eliminate waste in the process.

Teamwork:

• Develop, support, and monitor activities that foster teamwork within the group.

· Build strategic working relationships to achieve goals.

• Support a positive work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or other unlawful practices.
• Immediately escalate any unlawful or improper practices to their supervisor and or Human Resources.

Daily Paperwork:

• Complete daily error proofing check sheet, running control parts for testing (rabbit check)
• Complete required paperwork such as production reports, Hertzler data, OEE and down time.

Competencies:

• Must possess knowledge to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram forms.
• Demonstrated experience in effective use of quality control gauges/equipment, inventory systems, blueprint interpretation, computer applications, and SPC charting where applicable.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers and supervision.

Supervisory responsibilities: ensuring team members are on time at the start of shift and during break periods.

Work environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand in place for long periods of time and uses dexterity of hands to handle and feel materials.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move more weight with the safety assistance of another employee.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.

• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, liquids including oil, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

• Temperatures will vary in the factory (hot to cold).

• The workspaces will sometimes be somewhat crowded.

Travel required: On rare or infrequent occasions, the manager may assign a short trip to travel by automobile or commercial carrier to attend meetings, training, conferences, or customer visits or other plants.

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent are required.

• Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office.

Preferred education and experience:

• Industrial or manufacturing experience with 12-month shop floor operations experience preferred.

Additional eligibility requirements

Characteristics

• Must have good facilitation and decision-making skills.

• Ability to organize work under constant demands and changing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to logically reason and apply the problem-solving process.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, manage multiple priorities, work effectively alone or in a team environment, adapt to changing work requirements, emulate strong interpersonal skills and effectively interact with people and motivate high performance of work team.

• Must demonstrate professional and ethical leadership.

• Must be willing to accept challenges and opportunities of acting in a leadership role and suggestions/recommendations for professional development.

• Must possess a desire to champion change and the ability to motivate others to do so as well.

Attendance

• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality. Be in compliance and good standing with local Attendance Policy.

• No Employee Warning notices for 90 days prior to application.

• Performance Improvement Plans must have been closed for 90 days prior to application.

• Flexible enough to work long hours to meet customer needs from time to time.

Other duties: as assigned by supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Warren, MI 48089: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person