Manufacturing Team Lead Trainee (A Shift)

Aumovio•New Braunfels, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the daily activities of a manufacturing team, including production operators. The trainee will guide the team in developing and using standard work instructions, perform troubleshooting and minor maintenance, and ensure the team meets daily goals for 5S+1, quality, delivery, Kaizen, and cost. The position also involves making recommendations for individual recognition, employing problem-solving techniques for permanent corrective actions, driving Kaizen activities for continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The trainee will also lead the team in completing preventative maintenance and performing cell audits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 6 months of employment in a production
Maintains a safe work environment.
Adheres to quality standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Effectively communicates with team members & leadership.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Ability to speak, read and write in English.

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience utilizing continuous improvement measures.
Intermediate computer skills
Strong mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

Leading daily activities of a manufacturing team consisting of production operators.
Leading the production team’s daily start-up meeting, ergonomic work, and establishes job rotation.
Guiding the team in the development and use of standard work instructions.
Performing first response troubleshooting and minor first line maintenance activities during production line down.
Ensuring team achieves daily 5S+1, quality, delivery, Kaizen, and cost goals.
Making recommendations for individual recognition for goal achievement and contributions.
Employing various problem-solving techniques (5 Why, etc.) to drive problems to permanent corrective action.
Driving Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement within the work cells.
Ensuring individual and team compliance to established policies and procedures.
Leading the team in completion of required preventative maintenance activities.
Performing cell audits and inspections and follows-up on abnormalities; charts/tracks team progress.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Manufacturing Associate operator as required.