Production Team Lead - 10 Speed 2nd Shift

Dynamic Manufacturing•Hillside, IL

About The Position

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Team Lead. Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Team Lead coordinates team activities, including assigning work, managing inventory, ensuring policy adherence, and providing training. The role also motivates associates to achieve organizational goals and helps ensure daily operations meet customer expectations. The position is for the 10 Speed area on the second shift, scheduled from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM. Dynamic Manufacturing is a family-owned and operated organization formed in 1955 that manufactures automotive, off-road, industrial, and racing powertrain products, including torque converters, transmissions, and transfer case assemblies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
Strong team-building, decision-making, and people-management skills.
Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to become trained in all stations in the area of responsibility.
Proven ability to train other employees.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Good command of the English language.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Good attendance and standing.
Ability to analyze problems and follow through with solutions.
Ability to set priorities when handling multiple requests.
Ability to accept direction and assume responsibility.
Positive outlook and willingness to take on new assignments and additional duties.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Coach associates on safety, quality, and productivity to meet objectives by following standardized work.
Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures.
Maintain time and attendance records and monitor staffing levels to meet daily work requirements.
Provide input for performance appraisals.
Conduct Behavior Based Safety observations and Tool Box Talks to identify unsafe practices and areas of risk.
Ensure the production line operates safely and smoothly and produces quality products.
Be responsible for production output and product quality.
Plan, organize, direct, and run day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations.
Create a daily scheduling plan with the Supervisor based on the weekly schedule provided by Supply Chain.
Coordinate with the maintenance, engineering, and metrology departments to keep equipment and utilities in proper working condition and ensure equipment is used safely and efficiently.
Engage in problem solving and troubleshooting related to process equipment or product performance.
Delegate work assignments, manage inventory, and train associates.