Department Leader

Klein Tools•Trevose, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department Leader is responsible for working with supervisors to determine work procedure, prepare work schedule, and expedite workflow within the department. This position will train and mentor new employees and make recommendations for process improvements as needed. Review work center/departmental work listings to determine work procedure, prepare work schedule, and expedite workflow within department by working with supervisors and managers. Inform personnel on method and procedure to be used for the assignment. Perform job setups as needed. Maintain high quality standards and effective production rates within the department. Examine work of associates in department for exactness, neatness, and conformance to provided specifications. Train and mentor new employees. Review and correct errors and deficiencies in methods, procedures, and work sequences. Document corrections and modifications needed for set-up procedures and operation of machinery. Recommend adjustment to work standard as needed and monitor effective achievement of those standards. Improve efficiency through set-up reduction and problem definition and resolution. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of work related experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of basic math skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English
Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents
Ability to communicate and work as a team member and team leader

Responsibilities

Determine work procedure, prepare work schedule, and expedite workflow within the department by working with supervisors and managers.
Inform personnel on method and procedure to be used for the assignment.
Perform job setups as needed.
Maintain high quality standards and effective production rates within the department.
Examine work of associates in department for exactness, neatness, and conformance to provided specifications.
Train and mentor new employees.
Review and correct errors and deficiencies in methods, procedures, and work sequences.
Document corrections and modifications needed for set-up procedures and operation of machinery.
Recommend adjustment to work standard as needed and monitor effective achievement of those standards.
Improve efficiency through set-up reduction and problem definition and resolution.
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.