Casting Team Lead - Night Shift

Linacast, Inc.•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

The Casting Team Leader reports to the Production Supervisor and assists with and coordinates the activities of workers in the Casting cell. The role uses broad freedom to act to drive activities to completion by engaging and motivating people in the area. The Team Leader serves as a role model for environmental health and safety (EHS) and quality performance and enforces these standards among associates. The position requires a strong working knowledge of the process, oversight of training and acknowledgment of training completion for the assigned line, and support for continuous improvement in process flow, efficiency, 5S, quality, and safety. The role is hourly and full-time, works a rotating shift schedule, requires availability every other weekend, and may require overtime based on production needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
Must be able to write and complete required paperwork.
Must have basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Must be knowledgeable of quality systems.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be team-oriented and able to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience working in a cell operation or equivalent operation.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to work with constant exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts, and chemicals, and potentially extended periods of seasonally hot and humid conditions.
Must be available every other weekend; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Responsibilities

Model and enforce EHS and quality performance standards.
Ensure product containers and racks are properly tagged.
Ensure applicable quality alerts and purges are posted at the casting cell and that direct reports are informed.
Operate casters as needed.
Monitor scrap and production rate, instruct operators, correct issues, and pull the help chain when needed.
Meet frequently with the assigned crew to discuss quality issues, productivity objectives, and related topics.
Ensure required paperwork is complete, including daily inspections, checklists, scrap tracking, and downtime tracking.
Monitor x-ray throughput, correct issues, or pull the help chain when needed.
Coordinate with the adjacent-shift Team Leader to support a smooth transition and address outstanding issues.
Oversee training and acknowledgment of training completion for the assigned line.
Work on continuous improvement in the assigned area, including process flow, efficiency, 5S, quality, and safety.
Ensure proper 5S in assigned areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.