Department Lead - 1st Shift

thyssenkrupp Materials•Auburn, WA

About The Position

The Department Lead coordinates and monitors the activities of a work group or cell, ensuring work is completed to customer requirements and in compliance with company quality and safety processes. The role provides on-the-job training as needed and may provide performance input to a Supervisor or Manager. It is designated safety sensitive and requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing in accordance with applicable laws. This position works Monday through Thursday from 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Lead oversees employee work assignments and completion, coordinates shift start-up and end-of-shift activities, ensures tools and materials are available, and supports health, safety, quality, ISO, 6S, compliance, and Lean initiatives. Compensation is $26.75–$29.70 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
Ability to communicate procedures and instruct others clearly and precisely.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Safety-oriented approach to work.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing in accordance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Oversee assignments and proper completion of work activities within a work group, such as inspection, general warehouse, or material handling.
Lead by example, stay organized, and maintain good housekeeping in all areas.
Ensure employees work safely and follow company health and safety policies and procedures.
Coordinate shift start-up activities and end-of-shift cleanup or other activities.
Ensure appropriate tools and materials are available to complete jobs.
Provide on-the-job training for new work instructions when applicable.
Provide input to a Supervisor or Manager regarding employee performance.
Immediately report accidents or incidents to a supervisor.
Report policy or procedure violations to a Supervisor or Manager.
Participate in, support, and comply with health, safety, quality, ISO, 6S, compliance, and Lean initiatives, requirements, and training.
Access and work in SAP or other Warehouse Management Systems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire.
Employee basic and optional life insurance and AD&D.
FSA and HSA options.
Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
Legal insurance and identity theft protection.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Two weeks of paid paternity leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) plan with a 100% employee match up to the first 4%; employees vest after three years of service.
Three weeks (120 hours) of paid vacation, prorated based on hire date.
Option to purchase up to one week of vacation during open enrollment and roll over up to 40 vacation hours into the next year.
Holiday pay, with hours depending on shift schedule, hire date, and the annual holiday schedule.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Eight hours of paid time off for volunteering with charities.
Job training and development programs.
Career Pathway program for hourly employees, including internal job progression and wage transparency.
Discount programs for travel, auto, entertainment, tickets, beauty, spa, health, and wellness.