1st Shift Mobile Power Team Lead

Regal Rexnord • Columbia City, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Power Team Lead provides ongoing guidance and support to production associates in the Mobile Power Value Stream. This is a working-leader role, with approximately 40% of time spent operating within a team-based manufacturing cell. The role is important to continuous improvement and to Warner Electric’s ability to meet and exceed customer expectations. The Team Lead maintains certified-trainer status in the area and serves as a coordinator with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify improvements and resolve issues. The position is fully onsite at the designated Regal Rexnord office and is subject to standard overtime scheduling and rotation. Limited time on alternate shifts may be required for training and understanding daily priorities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience required.
• Must be considered a current expert in the area and a Champion of Lean.
• Must maintain certified-trainer status in the area.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents, safety rules, quality instructions, process documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and technical and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from employees, managers, customers, clients, and the public.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions where standardization may be limited.
• Common sense, attention to detail, prioritization, integrity, professionalism, creativity, strong verbal and written communication, leadership by example, positive role modeling, area expertise, and teamwork.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and stand for 100% of the day.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• May be subject to federal export-control restrictions that limit eligibility to U.S. persons or individuals who can qualify for a license permitting them to hold the position.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appropriate level of 5S in the work area and keep Daily Management boards regularly updated.
• Coordinate with Supervisors to support a safe work environment, retrain associates on safety behavior when needed, and promptly report safety concerns.
• Lead the area or shift response to quality concerns and defects, and conduct training to raise awareness and resolve quality issues.
• Champion standard work, ensure consistent methods are followed, and identify and problem-solve deviations.
• Assist with and govern training for new associates, including standard work, rotation, machine changeover and setup, machine operation and maintenance, daily priorities, safety start-up checks, first-piece processes, audits, end-of-shift line stock and cleanup, quality procedures, shift paperwork, company policies and procedures, and Daily Management board updates.
• Lead by example and coach associates to follow policies and procedures, including safe work practices, time management, plant work rules, and quality processes; escalate ineffective coaching to the Supervisor.
• Cross-train on multiple teams and part numbers, including outside the assigned value stream area.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify improvements and resolve issues.
• Communicate personnel, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and other area concerns or ideas to Supervision in a timely manner, scheduling meetings as needed.
• Communicate relevant information with Team Leaders from preceding and following shifts.
• Attend designated external supervision or leadership courses as determined by management, potentially on an annual basis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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