Manufacturing Team Leader

Barry-Wehmiller•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

The Manufacturing Team Leader will work with a team of machinists, fabricators, and painters to manufacture high quality machine parts with a focus on efficiency, safety, and process improvement.

Requirements

Associate degree in machine tool/fabrication technology or a related field and five years of related experience, or a high school diploma/GED and seven years of related experience.
Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Technical expertise in machining, paint, fabrication, materials, blueprints, NC programs, routings, tooling, and fixturing.
Demonstrated communication, organization, and time management skills.
Proven problem-solving skills, planning, and scheduling abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of associates in the operation of machine tools to maximize efficiency, equipment value, cross training, and development.
Support a culture of continuous improvement, utilize available resources and tools to reduce machine downtime, identify and implement process improvements, oversee use of standard work processes, and identify training needs.
Assist in determining future machine tool investments.
Work with the Quality team to address QIR’s, and solid containment, root cause, and permanent corrective actions.
Identify core competency machines and operate them to full capacity.
Plan for rapid response capability to meet customer needs.
Proactively identify equipment issues and work closely with Maintenance to plan and schedule preventive maintenance.
Create and sustain a safety environment that promotes a safety mindset, embraces training and adherence to safety policies and procedures, and encourages awareness and correction of safety hazards.
Ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in clean and orderly condition and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately.
Perform all other duties as assigned.