Mill Team Lead

Fender • Corona, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Team Lead assists with meeting quality and production goals and enforcing safe work practices for assigned work cells. The role supports training new and existing employees, supplements the production line when required, and helps create an environment where safety and quality standards are a priority. The Mill Team Lead directs team members toward department goals and works with the Production Supervisor to resolve production issues and discrepancies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of operations or manufacturing experience; experience at Fender is preferable.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to lead others to improve performance.
• Demonstrated job knowledge and ability to perform all jobs in the department.
• Demonstrates company values and leads by example.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Operations or manufacturing experience at Fender is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Audit and verify that assigned team members use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate safety updates and toolbox topics to the assigned group.
• Report safety issues to the Production Supervisor and assist with accident investigations.
• Escalate issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Respond to operator alerts within the assigned work cell, including standard-work and non-conformance issues.
• Audit line-side material and ensure minimum and maximum inventory levels are maintained for the assigned work cell.
• Identify and report team opportunities for improvement related to production, safety, quality, and training to the Production Supervisor.
• Report to and assist the Production Supervisor in resolving discrepancies and production issues; follow up and correct problems.
• Record issues, facilitate their resolution, or escalate them to the Supervisor.
• Direct team members to accomplish the department’s daily and weekly goals.
• Generate reports using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint regarding downtime, production, training, and inventory.
• Assist in training new and existing employees and supplement the production line when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Equipment purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED