MFG TEAM LEAD - ST - 3RD SHIFT

Glock•Smyrna, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures manufacturing of products and semi-finished products in his/her assigned cluster within Surface Treatment in compliance with safety, shift productivity goals as well as internal and external quality specifications. Leads and motivates the team in his/her assigned cluster to achieve set goals. Oversees the finishing of metal parts according to procedure. This role involves supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning, and directing work within the assigned cluster. The position requires demonstrating leadership skills, ensuring manufacturing output goals are met, mentoring team members, identifying and communicating workflow bottlenecks and equipment/personnel issues to Shift Supervisors. It also involves supporting LEAN activities, 5S principles, continuous process improvement, and preventive maintenance. The role requires performing machine setting adjustments, analyzing part measurements using various equipment, reviewing measurement reports, performing re-works, using hand tools for de-burring, and conducting visual inspections. Communication with Shift Supervisors, Area Leads, and Operators regarding potential issues, product quality, safety, and production process is crucial. The role requires regular attendance for effective shift handoffs and may involve occasional offsite or overseas training trips.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Related experience and/or training
Basic knowledge of surface treatment processes or machines

Responsibilities

Ensures overall manufacturing output goals are achieved in his/her area of responsibility (cluster) in compliance with manufacturing deadlines and delivery schedules by allocating personnel, setting up the equipment, re-working parts and personally supporting troubleshooting efforts as required.
Mentors other team members to achieve set goals, improve quality and communication.
Help with workflow by identifying bottlenecks and promptly communicating status with Shift Supervisors.
Promptly communicates equipment and personnel issues to the Shift Supervisor.
Promptly performs booking operations and ensures reported quantities are correct.
Supports all LEAN activities within his/her assigned cluster, especially the sustainable execution and implementation of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards.
Supports execution of regular and effective preventive maintenance according to established working instructions and maintenance schedules.
Supports the execution of training plans for Operators in compliance with established working instructions and procedures.
Ensures compliance to ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her area of responsibility (cluster).
Perform adjustments related with machine settings.
Analyses part measurements to determine adjustments needed.
Uses measuring equipment such as microscope, optical comparator, roughness testers, hardness tester, etc.
Analyses results and takes appropriate action.
Review measurement reports to assess product conformity and necessary corrections.
Perform re-works on machine and off machine.
Effectively uses hand tools such as files and hand reamers to de-bur parts while maintaining product conformity.
Performs often and through visual inspections to identify issues as early in the production process as possible.
Communicates with Shift Supervisors and/or Area Leads potential issues that could affect product quality and/or safety including equipment and product issues.
Communicates with Shift Supervisors, Area Leads and Operators relevant information that helps prevent mistakes or expedite production process at shift change.