Production Team Lead

Production Team Lead II
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 3 months, possible contract to hire
Job Details:

• This candidate will primarily be working WEEKDAY shifts, but schedule flexibility is a must.
• Monday – Friday | Schedule & Shift flexibility required 
• Shift A: 7-3 Shift B Shift would be  11p-7a
• Candidate will be leading a team of 11-21 production associates day-to-day.
• Candidate will almost entirely be working on the bakery production floor - this is not a desk/office role.
• Candidate experience in manufacturing, production, or logistics is a CRITICAL.
• MDLZ is looking to convert high-performing candidates at the conclusion of this assignment.

Team lead :
• Partner & Enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participates in the DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level
• Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and have deep technical mastery of the process and equipment; Owns the PM-Progressive maintenance systems and work processes and the PM-Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; owns the R&M-Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line
• Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and build capability of the team to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department level
• Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; Represents the department/line/s as the site technology owner in the regional and global technology forums
• Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enable the VSU team; Help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the component categories and be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant
What you will bring:
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
• Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools
• The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approach
• The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development
Requirements:
• Microsoft Office Intermediate – Excel
• Manufacturing tracker Systems
• IL6S / TPM preferred.
• SAP preferred.
Education / Certifications:
• High School Required
• Bachelors preferred
Additional Job Requirements:
• Proactive optimization of cost effective maintenance & reliability (M&R) in support of lean manufacturing principles and business deliverables, as well as providing technical training opportunities for all associates in order to increase skill and knowledge bases for a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Proactively evaluates & leads refinement of overall equipment reliability plans, strategies, equipment performance & root cause analysis effectiveness.
• Ensures all employees under his/her direction clearly understand all safety rules and regulations, appropriate training has been received and work performance is in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in direct supervision of engineering/maintenance/production staff in a manufacturing environment
Shifts:

• This candidate will primarily be working WEEKDAY shifts, but schedule flexibility is a must.
• Monday – Friday | Schedule & Shift flexibility required 
• Shift A: 7-3 Shift B Shift would be  11p-7a