Manufacturing Team Lead

Owens Corning•Vandalia, OH

9d•$20

About The Position

Responsibilities:• Provides leadership at Tier 1 Meeting ensuring metrics are reviewed; metric misses are addressed with countermeasure, root cause identification, corrective actions, with assigned responsibility and target completion dates and ensure any support required is identified and verified• Maintain the integrity of Tier 1 and 2 Boards data and information• Assign process/team members (operators) to daily work assignments and ensure all required training and certification are evaluated and complied with for the assignment• Attend Tier 2 Meeting escalating issue requiring additional support and communicating the results of the items escalated along with returning any required information to the Tier 1 team area• Perform regular lean process audits to verify integrity of lean standards• Maintain housekeeping and safety of the Tier 1 area. Provide training, demonstration and coaching to assigned process/Team on lean tools and methodology• Assist production Supervisor with assessing team member development needs and developing training plans• Holds regular engagements and Gemba walks with operators to facilitate achievements of production requirements, consistency and teamwork• Monitor and ensure a positive work environment for employees• Ensure that an effective communication system is in place at all levels of the process• Ensure that roles and expectations are clearly communicated throughout the process team• Respond quickly to “Andon” signals that require support• Maintain a safe and clean work environment• Assist operators in the interpretation of procedures, methods and correct use of production equipment to ensure procedures are followed• Operational direct work as required by the line design and loading• Other duties as assigned Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Ability to lead others • Makes effective use of work time• Demonstrates good judgement in using tools, equipment, etc., when non-standard situation arises.• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment• Solid verbal and written communication skills• Maintain good attendance and punctuality as defined in attendance policy• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and have ability to multi-task• Ability to lift to 50+lbs.• Highly energized and self-motivated with experience working with teams to implement change• Ability to multi-task & handle task with competing priorities• Have the patience, perseverance and passion to drive the lean culture across the plant• Must be able to must be pass forklift certification on Masonite Learning Management System “LMS”• Ability to lead, influence and motivate a group of peers without direct supervision • Performs other responsibilities as required• Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job in order to avoid disruptions in production and customer service• Follow all operational and safety SOP’s as writtenQualifications• Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent• Additional formal education and/or training is a plus• 5 plus years work experience in a manufacturing environment required• Working knowledge of and experience of production flow and processes• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective teams without direct control• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

Ability to lead others
Makes effective use of work time
Demonstrates good judgement in using tools, equipment, etc., when non-standard situation arises.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Maintain good attendance and punctuality as defined in attendance policy
Ability to organize and maintain detailed records
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and have ability to multi-task
Ability to lift to 50+lbs.
Highly energized and self-motivated with experience working with teams to implement change
Ability to multi-task & handle task with competing priorities
Have the patience, perseverance and passion to drive the lean culture across the plant
Must be able to must be pass forklift certification on Masonite Learning Management System “LMS”
Ability to lead, influence and motivate a group of peers without direct supervision
Performs other responsibilities as required
Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job in order to avoid disruptions in production and customer service
Follow all operational and safety SOP’s as written
5 plus years work experience in a manufacturing environment required
Working knowledge of and experience of production flow and processes
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective teams without direct control
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent
Additional formal education and/or training is a plus

Responsibilities

Provides leadership at Tier 1 Meeting ensuring metrics are reviewed; metric misses are addressed with countermeasure, root cause identification, corrective actions, with assigned responsibility and target completion dates and ensure any support required is identified and verified
Maintain the integrity of Tier 1 and 2 Boards data and information
Assign process/team members (operators) to daily work assignments and ensure all required training and certification are evaluated and complied with for the assignment
Attend Tier 2 Meeting escalating issue requiring additional support and communicating the results of the items escalated along with returning any required information to the Tier 1 team area
Perform regular lean process audits to verify integrity of lean standards
Maintain housekeeping and safety of the Tier 1 area.
Provide training, demonstration and coaching to assigned process/Team on lean tools and methodology
Assist production Supervisor with assessing team member development needs and developing training plans
Holds regular engagements and Gemba walks with operators to facilitate achievements of production requirements, consistency and teamwork
Monitor and ensure a positive work environment for employees
Ensure that an effective communication system is in place at all levels of the process
Ensure that roles and expectations are clearly communicated throughout the process team
Respond quickly to “Andon” signals that require support
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Assist operators in the interpretation of procedures, methods and correct use of production equipment to ensure procedures are followed
Operational direct work as required by the line design and loading
Other duties as assigned