Fabrication Operator Lead - 1st Shift

nVent•Anoka, MN

2d•$24 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Operator Lead supports day-to-day business unit goals through team leadership and communication, safety, quality, and delivery. The role helps ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned processes and provides problem support and coaching to employees. The lead supports employee training, communicates company messages and procedure or schedule changes, fills in on the production line as needed, promotes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, and supports safety, quality, and on-time delivery initiatives. The position also provides backup to the Production Supervisor and mentors operators.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Computer experience with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards, and the Internet.
Knowledge of all operations in the assigned production process.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote compliance.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
Ability to communicate job expectations to production staff and achieve desired results through monitoring, coaching, and enforcement of policies and procedures.
Reliable and punctual attendance, and ability to report tardiness, attendance issues, and disciplinary issues to the Production Supervisor.
Ability to train operators on standard work, including work instructions, machine adjustments, product quality, and company and value-stream policies and procedures.
Ability to identify and support continuous-improvement efforts with the Production Supervisor.
Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a changing business environment.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of production work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day department goals through team leadership, communication, safety, quality, and delivery.
Support and coordinate training for the team, including new hires, and ensure procedures and quality requirements are followed.
Communicate company messages, schedule changes, and procedures to team members and collaborators.
Fill in on production-line positions as needed to maintain workflow during employee absences.
Recognize team and individual contributions and keep applicable Supervisors informed.
Maintain metrics, promote improvement ideas, and drive waste reduction through lean methodology.
Apply company policies and practices consistently, communicate effectively across levels, and enforce department policies within the team.
Complete safety inspections and observation or risk cards, and support safety metrics and risk-reduction initiatives.
Promote behavior-based safety through safety improvements, risk notifications, coaching, and discussions.
Engage with committee members to drive improvements in the area and campus.
Support quality improvements, reduce rework, and contribute to the nonconformance report (NCR) cycle.
Coach employees on quality standards, identify quality errors, and ensure quality documentation is accurate.
Support on-time delivery by maintaining efficient workflow, resolving barriers, promoting takt time, and communicating completion of past-due work.
Ensure work and sales orders are completed and closed.
Provide backup to the Production Supervisor and mentor operators, escalating recurrent behaviors to the Supervisor.
Perform additional duties as assigned and align with nVent’s values.