1st Shift Assembly Team Lead

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. As a Job 1st Shift Assembly Team Lead you’ll be part of our Allentown, PA team! You’ll get to: • Safety - Lead department to ensure a safe work environment and safe behavior o Act as Safety Champion and 1st point of contact for employee ideas and concerns o Correct safety concerns within scope of authority or escalate to manager, while continuing to remain involved through resolution o Initiate incident investigation and seek first aid treatment as needed for department safety incidents o Monitor team performance to ensure safety compliance • Training - Coordinate departmental training program o Update ISO training documents as needed o Review, revise as needed, and sign-off on ISO training documents every 12-months o Review changes with team and ensure training is applied o Monitor team performance to ensure training compliance • Employee Engagement - Maintain good employee relations by providing teams with direction, priorities, focus and boundaries. Works closely with Manager and HR to maintain consistency and fairness in administration of company policy and code of conduct. o Provide feedback to employees regarding their performance. o Complete provided performance feedback forms and submit within deadlines for temporary workers and new hires o Provide Manager and Human Resources with feedback regarding both high and low performers. Escalate unsatisfactory performance concerns to Manager and HR in a timely manner. o Provide employees with required resources to perform their job safely and effectively (PPE, Training, Tools) o Communicate results of department safety, quality, customer service and cost KPI’s for department. Maintain and encourage consistent communications to direct reports. o Review and process employee time records in compliance with Federal, State, and Company rules and regulations • Production Controls - Assist in maintaining an effective operating department by controlling activity within prescribed quality standards, production levels, and cost levels, while keeping a focus on safety and manufacturing objectives. o Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. o Assist in controlling inventory levels through cycle counts, scrap transactions, production transactions, and BOM yield reviews. o Monitor product movement and shortages from assembly to all fabrication areas. o Notify supervisor/manager of any problems pertaining to department processes or outcomes immediately. • General Responsibilities o Must be willing and able to perform all duties in the assigned department. o Must be willing and able to work daily / weekly overtime as required o Must be willing to work any shift on a temporary basis for manufacturing upgrades and/or training purposes o Must effectively utilize Outlook (email system) to share information, respond to inquiries, and manage time (training / meetings/ events / etc) o Must abide by all housekeeping and safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Basic mechanical ability with strong ability to understand mechanical process functions
Basic mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Organizational and communication skills
Desire to learn new skills and improve knowledge
Strong orientation toward: o Safety, quality, and continuous improvement demonstrated by a work history of safe performance, accuracy and attention to detail in the work performed, constructive problem solving and suggestions for improvement, ability to effectively implement or respond to change, punctuality and consistent work attendance
Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures, including those related to Safety
Past or present success in a manufacturing position or equivalent knowledge
Demonstrated ability to perform in a formal or informal leadership role, model appropriate behavior, and set expectations for others
Proficient in email, basic Excel and Word usage
Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
Will be working in a manufacturing plant with varying climate
Must be able and willing to work daily and weekly overtime as required
Able to stand continuously for 8 to 10 hours daily
Able to lift, push and/or pull up to 33lbs individually and up to 66lbs as a team

Responsibilities

Lead department to ensure a safe work environment and safe behavior
Act as Safety Champion and 1st point of contact for employee ideas and concerns
Correct safety concerns within scope of authority or escalate to manager, while continuing to remain involved through resolution
Initiate incident investigation and seek first aid treatment as needed for department safety incidents
Monitor team performance to ensure safety compliance
Coordinate departmental training program
Update ISO training documents as needed
Review, revise as needed, and sign-off on ISO training documents every 12-months
Review changes with team and ensure training is applied
Monitor team performance to ensure training compliance
Maintain good employee relations by providing teams with direction, priorities, focus and boundaries.
Works closely with Manager and HR to maintain consistency and fairness in administration of company policy and code of conduct.
Provide feedback to employees regarding their performance.
Complete provided performance feedback forms and submit within deadlines for temporary workers and new hires
Provide Manager and Human Resources with feedback regarding both high and low performers.
Escalate unsatisfactory performance concerns to Manager and HR in a timely manner.
Provide employees with required resources to perform their job safely and effectively (PPE, Training, Tools)
Communicate results of department safety, quality, customer service and cost KPI’s for department.
Maintain and encourage consistent communications to direct reports.
Review and process employee time records in compliance with Federal, State, and Company rules and regulations
Assist in maintaining an effective operating department by controlling activity within prescribed quality standards, production levels, and cost levels, while keeping a focus on safety and manufacturing objectives.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
Assist in controlling inventory levels through cycle counts, scrap transactions, production transactions, and BOM yield reviews.
Monitor product movement and shortages from assembly to all fabrication areas.
Notify supervisor/manager of any problems pertaining to department processes or outcomes immediately.
Must be willing and able to perform all duties in the assigned department.
Must be willing and able to work daily / weekly overtime as required
Must be willing to work any shift on a temporary basis for manufacturing upgrades and/or training purposes
Must effectively utilize Outlook (email system) to share information, respond to inquiries, and manage time (training / meetings/ events / etc)
Must abide by all housekeeping and safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

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