Team Leader

Summary: In the supervisor’s absence, ensures that production requirements are met through the management of materials, equipment, and personnel in a safe and efficient manner. Responsibilities include supervision of assigned departments when back-up coverage is necessary. Responsible for problem solving, decision making, work scheduling and providing on-going coaching and feedback to supervised Team Members.

Daily activities include, but are not limited to monitoring on time production, production processes and quality inspections, start and end of work-time and breaks. Monitors all work for quality and timeliness, tracking quality control and production records. Maintains a safe work environment, discipline and morale. Handles emergency situations with employees of assigned areas and other areas as necessary. Trains and develops employees in order to ensure effective production and reporting structure. Works together with Production Manager, Quality Assurance, Production Planning and Production Supervisors for more efficient production; suggests and implements procedural changes and immediately communicates when changes occur. This Position ensures supervisory coverage 24/7 and assists the Production Supervisor during off shifts to monitor the operation and make decisions based on the company priorities. This is not a full time position; it is considered an add-on to his or her normal duties as an Operator, Maintenance Technician, Setup and Operator, Toolmaker or similar jobs.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to work well under pressure.

- Willing to expand skills, with education and trainings classes.

- Excellent problem solving skills.

- Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience coaching and training others.

- Demonstrate and implement change.

- Communicates well with others

- Team Player.

- Being helpful, respectful, receptive to feedback, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

- Ability to achieve a standard of excellence with our quality processes.

- Taking ownership of their work, doing what is needed without being asked.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership and work in a team environment to support business objectives.

- Enforces company policies fair and consistently.

- Maintains positive morale and team environment.

- Assists with the screening and interviewing of potential employees and submits recommendations.

- Keeping track and assisting Supervisor with team members’ attendance records, work schedules and PTO schedules.

- On a regular basis, Team Leader should be available to answer questions and assist employees when the Supervisor is not available.

- Assigns employees to appropriate work stations, ensures components and materials are available for use and assists employees with assigned duties.

- Plans and coordinates work.

- Trains, monitors and evaluates performance.

- Motivates others to achieve, raises moral and increases productivity.

- Takes active role in staff development.

- May recommend counseling and/or disciplinary actions.

Essential Functions:

- Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

- Keeps a neat and clean work zone.

- Making sound decisions.

- Ensuring that quality standards are maintained.

- Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement.

- Excellent Attendance Record.

Physical Demands:

- Stand, walk or sit for up to 2/3 of time.

- Hands on which includes periodically bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing ladders, moving and lifting heavy objects.

- When operating production equipment: frequent lifting, bending, pushing & pulling.

- Overtime may be required at times.

- Repetition hand movement with computer entries.

Work Environment:

- Production environment (non-air-conditioned).

- Metal Manufacturing (loud and noisy).

- The use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and proper dress and foot attire.

The Pay Range for this position is from $21.oo per hour to $31.50 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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