About the position
The Team Lead and Quality Champion is an enabling position that is critical to the management of the manufacturing process and vital to value stream quality assurance. Team Lead and Quality Champions are working members of the team. The role of Team Lead and Quality Champion is to help team members be successful at meeting safety requirements, quality levels, velocity requirements and performance goals. Team Lead and Quality Champions are responsible for a variety of work tasks/activities including, but not limited to: Helping train new Team Members with on-the-job training. Filling in for absent Team Members, other Team Lead and Quality Champions, or Section Managers. Helping resolve issues related to safety, quality, velocity, and cost. Participating on continuous improvement teams. Collecting data and updating metric boards as needed. Conducting Performance Improvement Dialogues at the cell level. Helping create and update Standard Work. Monitoring the process to make sure that standard work is being followed. Helping implement and embed Lean manufacturing principles. Assisting with Value Stream Optimization through the engagement of In Process Validation (IPV) and Quality Gate methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Understand the overall flow of the line and technical aspects of the process in area of responsibility.
- Adjust line staffing to meet flow requirements, supporting the section's production plan.
- Translate the direction set by the Section Manager to task assignments for each Team Member in the given area to meet the section's plan/requirements.
- Act as both a practitioner and teacher of fundamental Lean principles and commit to their successful implementation.
- Communicate effectively with all those in need of information, including Team Members in Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality groups, etc.
- Report out on the area's status relative to plan.
- Handle the pressure of production requirements while maintaining a positive working relationship with Team Members on the line.
- Assist in leading in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) and Kaizen events to continuously improve processes, safety, and quality.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose defects; participate in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) team to eliminate reoccurrence.
- Coach, mentor, and train Team Members; task and behavior oriented.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, e.g., Technician Training Path.
- Ensure the performance of equipment and work area through regular operator checks and maintenance resulting in operational equipment and work areas in good, clean, and orderly condition (Operator Performed Maintenance - OPM, and 5S).
- Work overtime as required by workload and customers' needs.
- Participate or lead Process Improvement Dialogs in their area of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Proven leadership or facilitation skills.
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software applications.
- Good organizational and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, and the ability to promote a team atmosphere.
- Willingness to attend all internal and external training as required.
- 6 Sigma green belt training & a working knowledge of CPS is highly desirable.
- Must follow all safety rules and work in a safe manner.
Benefits
- Full-Time position
- On-site work environment
