The Production Team Lead position is responsible and accountable for assisting the Production Supervisor in achieving production requirements for work groups or product line work cells by focusing on service, quality. Assisting in scheduling and coordinating work flow, supporting employee training, providing employee guidance and motivation, following through of delegated work, and providing input on employee performance and other duties as assigned. In this role you will: Expedites production of priority jobs to provide on time delivery for customers. Assists in identifying and recommending procedures for scrap reduction. Reviews completed work orders for accuracy (i.e. start up, shutdown time, material usage, part counts, etc.) and resolves inaccuracies. Uses ERP system (SAP preferred) to review, transact and monitor work flow and achievement of production goals. Coordinates employee assignments and breaks for work area personnel. Performs duties within technical expertise such as setting up, tearing down or equipment operation, testing and or inspection of products. Ensures any operator daily check lists and tasks are completed. May work directly with planning, materials, quality teams to resolve manufacturing/delivery issues. Provides recognition to employees. Assists and or conducts employee training for effective performance. Assists in ensuring proper cross training is reviewed and updated accordingly. Assists in proactively addressing performance issues with employees. Adheres to Company policies and procedures. Provides input to Production Supervisor with employee performance reviews and corrective actions. Assists with coordinating effective delegation of work assignments and training. Assists with conducting shift meetings and coordinating mandatory training. Focuses on key business processes to influence customer satisfaction, On Time Delivery, waste elimination, growth, cost effectiveness and product/system quality. Promotes and implements use of continuous improvement tools to eliminate non-value activities. Participates actively in continuous improvement activities such as 6s, Kaizen events, etc. Ensures quality parts are produced for customers. Assists in investigating and evaluating quality defects as assigned and in determining appropriate actions to be taken. Assists with recommending and implementing solutions to improve quality of products. Assists in writing document change orders and manufacturing/part instructions. Promotes direct action to ensure safety of employees and visitors within company. Monitors work area and employees’ performance for adherence to safety procedures, work restrictions, cleanliness and potential hazards to include correct use of hand tools, ergonomically work habits, equipment and machine operation procedure usage.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees