Manufacturing Team Lead 1 (1st Shift, 5X8)

Andersen Corporation•Cottage Grove, MN

About The Position

The Manufacturing Team Lead provides daily work direction for a production line and department of 5–40 production associates. The role supports completion of manufacturing operations tasks, maintains continuous production flow, and applies AMS tools to identify constraints and resolve problems in order to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. The Team Lead partners with Value Stream Supervisors and Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams, and provides employee coaching, feedback, and training. The position contributes to continuous improvement through AMS projects and initiatives, visual management, audits, and corrective actions. It also supports other production areas, project work, leader coverage, and cycle counting as needed. The posted schedule is first shift, five days of eight hours each.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing operations.
Knowledge and application of continuous improvement processes, such as 5S, and problem-solving methods.
Knowledge of operations products, processes, and equipment, including safety, quality, changeover, and setup skills.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and basic machine diagnostic skills.
Understanding of interdependencies across the value stream, including manufacturing and functional groups.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate employees.
Demonstrated skill in identifying constraints or barriers, problem solving, delegation, and sound decision making.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.
Flexibility, self-motivation, initiative, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Nice To Haves

Lean training or certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous production flow to meet planned output while following standards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and maintenance.
Identify process or resource issues, engage the Tier 1 team in resolution, and escalate appropriate issues to the Tier 2 team; partner with Value Stream Supervisors.
Facilitate employee training and development, set clear expectations, and provide coaching and feedback on performance, AMS, quality, and safety.
Maintain the cross-training matrix and coordinate employee movement to meet business needs.
Lead and support AMS projects and initiatives to improve business metrics.
Maintain visual management tools, including PVA, run charts, CI boards, and Tier 1 boards, to support continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Participate in problem solving using AMS tools and methods, including 5 Why, PDCA, and MCA.
Lead and communicate effectively at daily Tier 1 meetings to encourage employee participation and engagement.
Support other production areas as needed, including projects, leader coverage, and cycle counting.
Complete standard work and control plan audits, including safety, finished goods quality, scrap, and standard work audits.
Participate in and complete corrective actions from the MCA process.
Consistently enforce safety procedures, proactively address safety concerns, and take action or follow up when appropriate.