Production Team Lead - Extended Shift

AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY•Ames, IA

About The Position

Do you desire to take on a leadership role at Ag Leader? The Extended Shift Team Lead role challenges individuals to expand leadership, organization and communication skills. You will directly impact employee morale by serving as a role model for operators and fostering a positive work environment. You will become a facilitating member of the production process and flow, as well as knowledge expert for your department. As a team member, you will demonstrate and promote the Ag Leader Way: Willing, Ready, Doing Courage to do what is Right Excellence Approachable The Right Person Will See the big picture for tasks, processes and company goals Work well in a team environment, as well as perform under stress when confronted with deadlines or unusual situations Can make decisions with minimal supervision or guidance when necessary Demonstrate attention to detail, perform precision work within set limits, tolerances or standards Desire the opportunity to model what it means to be a good employee and set the tone for a positive work environment

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
High School diploma or equivalent
Basic computer knowledge and ability to utilize computers to perform daily tasks
Proven ability to handle work environment pressure(s)
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Capable of communicating appropriately and effectively, specifically while leading a team and providing direction
Flexibility to stay late as necessary
Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours with scheduled breaks
Ability to lift 25 pounds; greater than 25 pounds with team assist
Ability to work 40 hours/week plus overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge of Ag Leader production process is desired

Responsibilities

Assist in providing directions to team members
Assist in coordinating tasks to assure maximum productivity, align labor needs, and set priorities to meet production & customer demand
Assist in interviews and selection to support staffing plans
Assist in onboarding and training of new employees in job tasks and general skills to Ag Leader quality standards
Field team member questions and problem solve as issues arise
Follow quality control, Kanban and 5s procedures
Inspect finished product for acceptable quality and errors, identify non-conforming material and log appropriately. Determine cause of non-conforming material
Identify product test failures, assign DMRs where needed
Participate in team discussions, especially in regard to department goals, productivity and areas of improvement
Efficiently keep the department supplied with orders and jobs to meet demand, schedule on-demand when necessary
Complete minor repairs on-demand within the department
Communicate to supervisor and engineering any equipment or machinery in need of repairs
Help maintain accurate training records which support our QMS and ISO 9001 certification
Follow proper procedures for using Epicor, Machine Down, Gold Standard, Order Tracker, Production Loader and Job Manager
Maintain accurate copies of work instructions for department
Assist with new product introductions, be the first point of contact for feedback on what it will look like from an operator’s perspective, forecast issues and identify efficiencies
Communicate, cross-train and problem solve with other departments/shifts
Where applicable, perform annual re-certification training for all operators
Ensure shift/department has CPR first-aid certified personnel
Arm the building at the end of the shift