Production Team Lead L1

Able Solutions Inc•Mount Crawford, VA

4h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Within the Mission and Strategic Plan established for Friendship Industries, Inc. and Able Solutions, Inc., the Production Team Leader is responsible for producing a product equal to, or better than, the expectations of our customers. In addition, the Production Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the activities of our workers as outlined by the Production Supervisors or Commercial Operations Managers. Friendship Industries, Inc. and Able Solutions, Inc. Team Leaders must show initiative and determination when working on the production floor.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
Ability to work in a professional manner at all times
Ability to cultivate positive working relationships
Ability to work independently and self-direct own work
Excellent verbal and written communication
Must be computer literate and proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
Experience working or volunteering with at risk/vulnerable adults
Two years minimum of practical machine operating experience in a production environment
General knowledge and competence in Quality Assurance, GMP, Lean and ISO

Responsibilities

Reviewing specific work in process on the production floor for efficiency and safety, suggesting ways in which they can be improved to maximize quality, performance and profit. Communicate this effectively to the Commercial Operations Manager or their designee.
Implementing an efficient production workflow process.
Coordinating the paperwork process of specific work orders, including completing Team Members time using Vertex system, providing totals and amounts on the order, double checking for accuracy, and tracking/monitoring all materials either in inventory or in process or remaining as excess inventory or scrap. Coordinate and control piece rates while completing paperwork with accuracy.
Monitoring Team Members’ quality on assigned jobs and finding solutions to quality problems to ensure continuous improvement.
Checking incoming and outgoing shipments for correct counts and documentation accuracy. Maintain a policy of no returns for errors in paperwork accuracy or quantitative errors.
Performing all work in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
Working effectively with any size team, or alone with minimal supervision.
Participating in meetings as required, providing information and input as needed.
Being an integral part of the solution process in determining scheduling and production.
Reviewing production on a daily basis with Supervisor and setting daily priorities according to the decisions made at that time.
Must be proficient in the set-up and operating procedures for any equipment used at Friendship Industries or Able Solutions that the Supervisor deems necessary.
Must have forklift experience and be able to successfully complete licensure.
Ability and willingness to fill in as required across departments.
Must have leadership skills and show effective line leading abilities while collaborating with Team Members.
Training and helping Team Members as necessary, asking for training assistance as needed. Cooperating in all Employment Services functions providing input and feedback.