Finish Lead

BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING LLC•Batavia, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finish Lead oversees a group of employees on production lines and helps ensure the team meets organizational and production goals. The role promotes positive communication, teamwork, flexibility, and continuous improvement. The Finish Lead works directly for the Production Manager and performs the same duties as the employees they lead when they are not needed to provide direction or answers.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of leadership experience.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to consistently lift heavy items weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to use and read a tape measure.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Willingness to learn and a dependable work ethic.
Reliable transportation and ability to arrive at work on time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques involved in the effective manufacture of goods.

Responsibilities

Train team members to perform their job duties effectively and develop backup team members.
Build teamwork and encourage team members to work together.
Ensure team members are trained in safety and quality requirements.
Participate in root-cause and corrective-action processes related to safety, quality, and manufacturing occurrences.
Promote and teach the continuous-improvement culture, using appropriate tools and leadership knowledge to improve business metrics.
Lead daily shop-floor meetings, communicate effectively, and direct the team to meet production requirements, customer needs, and process changes and improvements.
Enforce company procedures and work standards, and ensure team members meet production standards and follow procedures.
Monitor team attendance and ensure employees return from breaks and are present at the start and end of shifts as required.
Coordinate with other departments regarding parts and other needs.
Participate in continuous-improvement activities.
Report to the management team during GEMBA walks.
Ensure safety rules are followed and report accidents to the safety department.
Work with QC inspectors to address quality concerns.
Ensure housekeeping requirements are followed.
Work alongside new and existing employees to support training and development.
Assist the Production Manager with employee evaluations.
Perform the duties of the employees being led when they do not need answers or direction.
Perform other duties as assigned.