Manufacturing Team Leader

Toyota Boshoku America•Jackson, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment. Responsible for meeting plant targets for safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. Lead and direct Team Members to ensure optimal performance and adherence to company standards. Responsible for assigned manufacturing tasks which include using equipment or tools to weld, stamping, swage, and/or assemble parts according to customer specifications, following standard work instructions, and/or conveying parts between processes. Responsible for safety, quality of work, production, and material flow.

Requirements

Ability to communicate and work well with others in a group environment.
Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Basic math skills are required.
High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
One to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in a manufacturing environment emphasizing teamwork, safety, training, and discipline.
Follow standardized work procedures and work sequences for each process.
Work with the team to improve standardized processes/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste, and standardize the new processes/methods.
Directly responsible for the performance of the assigned work area and Team Members.
Work in a team environment on safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects.
Complete all working documentation, records, and reports as requested.
Understand all company policies and procedures.
Be proactive and reactive to resolve abnormalities in the process.
Use key performance indicators as a method of continuous improvement.
Lead and direct Team Member activity.
Expected to be completely versed in their area and should be able to adequately instruct anyone to perform these duties.
Use Kaizen in work areas for the opportunity to make the area or line efficient.
Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
Focus on employee relations centered on trust and teamwork.
Demonstrate a personality that works in cooperation with other Team Leaders toward building a sense of company teamwork.
Work on continually improving skills as outlined during performance review.
Attend all required training as outlined on the training matrix.