Finish Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Grede•New Castle, IN

125d

About The Position

The Finish Team Lead supervises finishing operations on the assigned shift. The role sets goals, organizes and assigns work, trains employees, and maintains a productive work environment to meet production schedules. The Team Lead ensures that safety, quality, and productivity processes and procedures are followed within areas of responsibility. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Starting pay is $24.00 per hour plus a $1 shift premium.

Requirements

High school diploma and additional courses, or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience.
Ability to supervise diversified work and make decisions within applied technology.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently may be required.
Daily overtime and/or weekend work may be required as operational needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, and coordinate finishing operations on the assigned shift to meet production schedules, quality and cost standards, and efficiency goals.
Ensure quality of work, efficient material and workflow, proper equipment and machine use and care, and proper production methods.
Select and train employees in finishing operations; evaluate performance and counsel and coach employees to support safe and efficient work.
Organize and assign work to make effective use of employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities and meet work schedules.
Observe operations and guide employees on proper mold making.
Maintain supplies of raw materials, production supplies, and tools; maintain related inventory records as required.
Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order.
Analyze equipment, machine, quality, and production-delay problems; expedite repairs and corrective actions to minimize downtime and schedule interruptions.
Coordinate equipment repairs with the maintenance department as needed.
Communicate with employees and work with them to resolve problems and enhance morale.
Ensure compliance with company policies, work rules, and regulations; coach employees and initiate disciplinary actions as required.
Stay aware of improved operational methods, production processes, and equipment that can improve quality and efficiency or reduce costs.
Enforce the proper use of safety equipment, maintain departmental housekeeping, and coach employees on safe work practices.
Communicate with other finishing shifts and departments to promote efficient operations.