Assembly Team Leader

Silgan Dispensing Systems•Grandview, MO

About The Position

The Assembly Team Leader coordinates the activities of production workers and directly supervises 3 to 12 employees in assembly. The role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, establishes performance expectations, coaches employees, and handles performance-related matters. Leaders are expected to foster a safe workplace through consistent safety practices, coaching, and employee engagement, and to support environmental stewardship. The position also performs production-worker activities and maintains the work area and equipment during the shift. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination. The employee must be able to operate a computer and printer, use specified hand tools and measurement devices, and use a scanner to manage skids. The work involves standing, walking, frequent bending and other movement, and lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and electrical-shock risks; the environment is usually loud. Mandatory overtime is required, and the regular schedule exceeds eight hours per day and 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to operate a computer and printer.
Ability to use Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, pry bars, pliers, and calipers.
Ability to read and set gauges, scales, and date stamps.
Ability to use a scanner to call in and send out skids.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw or interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to work mandatory overtime; the regular schedule exceeds eight hours per day and 40 hours per week.
Regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently use hands, reach, climb or balance, sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Inspect products for conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
Review production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for assigned jobs.
Interpret company policies and safety regulations for workers and ensure they are followed.
Apply fair, consistent, and timely actions when policies or procedures are not followed.
Interpret specifications and job orders and assign duties to workers.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in resolving them.
Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Maintain time and production records.
Perform the activities of the workers supervised.
Evaluate employees and complete fair, consistent, and timely performance reviews within the assigned work cell.
Set clear performance expectations and promote accountability.
Coach employees, support their development, and identify people for advancement within the organization.
Administer performance-related issues within the cell group.
Serve as a liaison with support departments, including Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Materials.
Maintain the assigned area and housekeeping, including cleaning machines and surrounding areas as needed during the shift.
Promote safety, follow safety rules, and recognize and correct unsafe working conditions.
Follow all work rules and policies.