Team Lead - Days -Birmingham - Surrounding Areas

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are currently seeking a Day shift Team Lead in the Birmingham AL and Surrounding Areas. This position is responsible for providing necessary leadership and training to Quality Inspection Group consisting of Team Members. Position will interpret company policies and enforce company rules, and meet company and customer targets.

Hours 5:00am - 6:00pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise Quality Inspection Team Members and will be responsible for the overall operations of these areas.
• Lead improvements activities for quality, delivery, cost and safety objectives and will support continuous improvement.
• Prepare standardized work procedures and facilitate effective communication of procedures to affected areas.
• Develop training documents and facilitate training; assist in trouble shooting quality issues.
• Must be able to assist in manpower management and ability to control overtime.
• Must be able to successfully lead and function within a team environment and be able to adapt to change.
• Monitors performance and provides feed back.
• Support company policies and procedures as defined in handbook and administer fairly and consistently.
• Must ensure compliance with the companies procedures and train and develop team members on proper procedures.
• Facilitate good communications with the management and team members for establishing expectations and problem resolutions.
• Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Receptive of training and performing functions in multiple areas.
• Responsible for implementation and follow up of countermeasure activities related to customer and/or department issues.
• Must be willing to travel to customers, suppliers, etc. as needed.
• Maintain safety and address concerns immediately.
• Must ensure that all safety procedures and practices are implemented and followed.
• Required to perform daily tasks and supervisor duties.
• Must complete all necessary reporting and required paperwork.
• Recognize and define problems, collect data, and develop conclusions.
• Communicate effectively with others using both oral and written communication skills.
• Requires open availability.
• Responsible for keeping track of and structuring various tasks, employees and documents.
• Responsible for determining the goals that members will work toward and monitoring progress towards goals.
• Discover training needs and provide coaching.
• Conduct risk assessments on all jobs and lead all safety initiatives.
• Scheduling employees, workflow, process improvements, safety.
• Communicate with Customers on scheduling needs and job revisions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have supervisory knowledge in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an automotive industry or have proven ability to lead people.
• Must display leadership ability, able to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Must have working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Knowledge of quality systems, gauging, and close tolerance measurement
• Must have 2 years of supervisory and proven work experience as a Team Leader or supervisor
• Must have general understanding of quality assurance system.
• Must have strong analytical skills (ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem). Must have solid problem solving skills using a variety of statistical and root cause tools.
• Positive attitude to support company policies and must be able to maintain a high-morale environment.
• Must be able to adapt to change in the workplace and demonstrate flexibility with new ideas and different environments.
• Must be able to train others.
• Must be accurate (ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly).
• Must be energetic (ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work).
• Must display honesty / integrity (ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace).
• Must demonstrate initiative (ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal).
• Must be organized or follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Must be able to work under pressure (ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations).
• Must be able to use mathematic principles in solving business equations.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures and policies.

EXPERIENCE

Ideal candidate will posses five (2) or more years experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry. Previous supervisor experience highly desired.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job will focus upon the direction of work activities and will be responsible for direct supervisory duties affecting hourly associates.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to operate computerized equipment is required. Must be proficient in Excel, Word, In addition, must have working knowledge of PC applications and perform data entry.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Solid work history and willingness to successfully function in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham, AL (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person