Lead-Fabrication

Federal Signal Openings•Fayette, AL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform the duties required to plan, organize, control and schedule the work of others as well as serve as communication link between management and plant personnel. Responsible for the performance of a value stream in terms of S afety, Q uality, D elivery, C ost and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Job Description: Duties may include the following responsibilities within the Fabrication dept. Operation in accordance to systems and procedures within the dept. and to health and safety requirements, handling of material and waste between processes, quality of own work/product, daily housekeeping and preventative maintenance within the dept., participation in daily dept. meetings and in continuous improvement/lean enterprise activities, participation in dept. design and controls, support the dept. Supervisor in maintenance of documentation, filling in for Supervisor when necessary, and cross-training within the dept. At a minimum, you will be required to successfully perform all activities as specified in the work instructions applicable to each work position within the dept. Duties may include but are not limited to performing various painting operations on a variety of parts, bodies, and sub-assemblies and setting-up and operating complex install equipment. This position may perform other duties as assigned or fill in for others in the department or other departments as needed or requested. In addition to the above duties, responsibilities may include leading and managing their appropriate dept. through: the motivation of individuals and encouragement of teamwork, planning and allocating of tasks within the dept. through daily stand-up meetings, local scheduling to achieve production plan, development and progression of training plans, defining staffing requirements for and induction of new employees, maintenance of documentation within the dept., conducting dept. audits, communication within the dept., generation, display, and communication of dept. performance, improvement of processes and resources within the cell to achieve performance targets, resolution of conflicts and problems within the dept., attending and supporting supervisor meetings, evaluating improvement suggestions, securing premises, equipment, and products within the cell, and should be familiar with company paperwork, such as computing labor hours, absence/ tardy reports, daily recap sheets, GEMBA board / White board. Will train or instruct fellow workers as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 2 years in Fabrication experience.
Minimum of 2 years in Assembly experience.
LEAN manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of 6S.
Strong in Problem Solving.
Knowledge of Laser/Plasma, Press Brakes, Shears, required.
Strong working knowledge of Fit up and welding standards and tolerances.
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problem, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to effectively work and interact with others.
Able to understand broad direction on goals and objectives and accomplish the same.
Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Possess a working knowledge of shop math and basic engineering and business calculations.
Able to deal with mid-management or executive level contacts.
Must be able to remain calm and take action during an emergency situation.
Must be able to resolve conflict.
Self-motivated.
4-5 years related functional experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Use hands to type, write, finger, handle and/or feel
Frequently reach with hands and arms
Sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
Talk and hear well enough to effectively communicate with others
Occasionally sit, climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds

Nice To Haves

1 year of leadership experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

plan, organize, control and schedule the work of others
serve as communication link between management and plant personnel
Responsible for the performance of a value stream in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and leading continuous improvement initiatives
Operation in accordance to systems and procedures within the dept. and to health and safety requirements
handling of material and waste between processes
quality of own work/product
daily housekeeping and preventative maintenance within the dept.
participation in daily dept. meetings and in continuous improvement/lean enterprise activities
participation in dept. design and controls
support the dept. Supervisor in maintenance of documentation
filling in for Supervisor when necessary
cross-training within the dept.
performing various painting operations on a variety of parts, bodies, and sub-assemblies and setting-up and operating complex install equipment
leading and managing their appropriate dept. through: the motivation of individuals and encouragement of teamwork
planning and allocating of tasks within the dept. through daily stand-up meetings
local scheduling to achieve production plan
development and progression of training plans
defining staffing requirements for and induction of new employees
maintenance of documentation within the dept.
conducting dept. audits
communication within the dept.
generation, display, and communication of dept. performance
improvement of processes and resources within the cell to achieve performance targets
resolution of conflicts and problems within the dept.
attending and supporting supervisor meetings
evaluating improvement suggestions
securing premises, equipment, and products within the cell
familiar with company paperwork, such as computing labor hours, absence/ tardy reports, daily recap sheets, GEMBA board / White board
train or instruct fellow workers as needed