Night Shift Production Support Lead

Doskocil Mfg.•Arlington, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation of a section within the Manufacturing function, supporting the Supervisor with the day-to-day management of their manufacturing area, overseeing a group of members, and ensuring a safe efficient operation in achieving business targets. Coordinate their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any shortages, material changes, to ensure production targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality and safety standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer. Responsible for material flow from the local zone market to supply the cells for the operation within the section for the manufacturing function. Work under general supervision, reviewed by Management. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success.

Requirements

Work independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision
Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity whilst demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time
Ability to plan, analyze and challenge
Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders
Solid understanding of all people related processes and procedures
Self-motivated.
Have a sense of urgency.
Utilize Mattec
Utilize ADP
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and communicate in English
Must be proficient in all platforms of Office 365
Must be able to provide training and give direction in the work cells
Must be able to perform quality checks.
Must be able to understand station layouts & Bill of Materials.
Must be able to professionally communicate to supervisors and other team members.
Must be able to keep workstations clean and organized.
Must have a positive attitude and have a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

Supply components from localized zone market to the cells utilizing bin systems
Prepare next finish good pallet with box container in each cell
Deliver box containers to cell (utilize pallet jack)
Deliver cardboard dividers to cells
Ensure the team are aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilities
Fill out the First piece approval sheet on every job/mold change
Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency
Prepare line set-ups for following shifts, including first piece approval
Ensure that a product is made according to quality specifications by conducting first piece shift verification
Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools
Support efforts to keep cells clean by sweeping, picking up, and removing scrap parts
Maintain safe conditions within the local zone market
When delivering parts to cell, complete a quick review to ensure no gross and obvious damage has occurred during transportation process
Responsible for daily Leadership and support for the team to achieve operational success
Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local team
Assist in conducting incident, accident, and non-conformity investigations
Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them
Communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables
Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes relevant to team activities
Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team
Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements and delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements.
Provide technical expertise to the team
Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
Embraces personal challenge
Confident, rounded thinker
Is self-aware, resilient, assertive, and drives change
Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
Actively committed to team development
High levels of motivation, optimistic and action orientated