Inventory Services Team Leader

Case Systems / BOSTONtec•Midland, MI

About The Position

The Inventory Services Team Leader directs assigned department activities and provides leadership to employees. The role maintains productivity levels needed to meet production schedules and is responsible for safety, productivity, and quality. The Team Leader ensures employees have the materials, components, tools, and equipment required to work safely and efficiently, promotes continuous improvement and 6-S standards, and administers and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. The position oversees receiving activities, including unloading incoming board, laminate, and other materials. It also supports departmental planning and strategic initiatives, maintains communication and working relationships with employees and business contacts, and upholds the company’s values of Teamwork, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Achievement, and Growth. The role is performed in a manufacturing environment. Employees regularly stand, walk, sit, talk, see, and hear, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Minimal travel and/or driving is required. Noise is normally moderate but may be higher around some equipment, where ear plugs are required.

Requirements

Three years of experience in manufacturing operations; previous leadership experience is preferred.
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Ability to read drawings and production documents and correctly interpret production paperwork.
Team and customer service orientation, with the ability to build teams and foster teamwork and cooperation.
High responsiveness, a strong sense of urgency, and willingness to serve internal and external customers.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication.
Good problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills, with the ability to follow through.
Superior attendance, reliability, and work-performance records.
Ability to be successfully trained and licensed for forklift, pallet jack, and other manufacturing operations.
Ability and willingness to work extra hours.
Computer literacy, including word processing, software applications, and electronic mail.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Review production schedules and coordinate activities with the Supervisor and other personnel.
Work safely and ensure other employees work safely.
Delegate tasks and assign resources to meet schedules.
Provide leadership, direction, and training to employees.
Ensure parts and products meet acceptable quality standards.
Collect and organize data for analysis of goals and metrics.
Suggest and submit solutions and improvements to manufacturing or operational issues.
Maintain consistent communication.
Comply with federal, state, and company safety, environmental, and health regulations and procedures.
Promote mutual respect and promptly address complaints, discrimination, or harassment among employees.
Maintain thorough knowledge of processes and equipment.
Inform appropriate personnel of machinery, equipment, or tool repair and maintenance needs.
Prepare cycle-counting reports and assist with reconciliation.
Complete appropriate paperwork and reports.
Assist the Supervisor with preparation of Job Performance Evaluations (JPEs).
Provide appropriate disciplinary and/or corrective action when needed.
Oversee receiving activities, including unloading incoming board, laminate, and other materials.
Maintain 6-S in work areas.
Assist with departmental planning, strategies, and implementation.
Support and implement applicable strategic planning initiatives.
Support and uphold company values and develop effective working relationships with employees and business contacts.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Perform other duties as assigned.