Department Lead - 1st Shift

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Auburn, WA

6d•$27 - $30

About The Position

The Department Lead coordinates and monitors the activities of a work group or cell, provides on-the-job training as needed, and ensures work and customer requirements are completed in compliance with company quality and safety processes. This safety-sensitive role oversees work assignments and completion in areas such as inspection, general warehouse, and material handling. The lead coordinates shift start-up and end-of-shift activities, ensures employees follow safety procedures, and may provide performance input to a supervisor or manager. The role works the 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position requires pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing as permitted by applicable federal, state, and local laws. It also requires standing for long periods and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The role is expected to support health, safety, quality, ISO, 6S, compliance, and Lean initiatives.

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.

Responsibilities

Oversee employee assignments and proper completion of work activities within a designated 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 comply with 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 performance-related input to a Supervisor or Manager.
Immediately report accidents or incidents to a supervisor.
Report policy or procedure violations to a Supervisor or Manager.
Participate in and support 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.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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; employees may purchase up to one additional week and roll over up to 40 hours into the next year.
Paid holiday time, with amounts 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 progression, wage transparency, and the ability to receive increases twice a year (excluding Indiana).
Discount programs for travel, auto, entertainment, tickets, beauty, spa, health, and wellness.