Paint Line Team Leader I

Wabtec•Buffalo Grove, IL

22h•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for a group of people who either assemble or operate small machines to produce quality work while maintaining a smooth flow of output which matches customer demand within either a department or a cell. Problem solves through others or through team input. Develops, releases, and then ensures the team meets the daily schedule. Works with the team to ensure safety, 5S, continuous improvement, cross training and implementation of other lean manufacturing tools. Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM) may be applicable but would be limited in scope. Instructions are taken from Oracle system, Kanban cards, routers, blueprints and or flat screens, Process Standard Sheets (PSS), PC spreadsheets, supervisor, manager, and customer service.

Requirements

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school
Two to 5 years of experience
Ability to interrupt blueprints of a technical nature
Ability to interrupt BOM’s
Leadership capabilities
Be a problem solver
Requires Forklift License

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe working environment, good housekeeping and 5’s for your respective area and all of VBI.
Conducts stand-up meetings with team members to discuss safety, quality productivity, TPM, 5S and CIA’s.
Trains and ensure employees are utilizing proper PPE for each area and develops and provides input on assembly requirements needed to determine the total material and labor to meet BOM’s and cost targets.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Established plans to reduce and or eliminate internal and external customer rejects and setup and maintains Kanban boards to meet the start, due and delivery dates.
Studies production schedules and estimates the hours required to complete job assignments.
Reviews Kanban cards or other schedules to establish priorities based upon start, due or ship dates.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
Identify root cause and implement corrective action.