Production Team Lead

Dynamic Manufacturing•Hillside, IL

26d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to lead and coordinate team activities under the direction of the Production Supervisor. The role includes delegating work assignments, managing inventory, ensuring adherence to policies, and training employees. The Team Lead motivates associates to achieve organizational goals and is responsible for production output, product quality, and safe, efficient daily operations. The position works with the Supervisor to create a daily schedule based on the weekly schedule provided by Supply Chain. It also coordinates with maintenance, engineering, and metrology to keep equipment and utilities in proper working condition, and participates in troubleshooting process equipment and product performance. The listed schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday: production runs 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and teardown runs 6:30 AM–3:00 PM. Dynamic Manufacturing is a family-owned and operated organization founded in 1955. It 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 within 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.
Attendance and good 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 employees on safety, quality, and productivity, ensuring objectives are met through 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 runs safely and smoothly and produces quality products.
Be responsible for production output and product quality.
Plan, organize, direct, and run daily operations to exceed customer expectations.
Create a daily scheduling plan with the Supervisor based on the weekly schedule provided by Supply Chain.
Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and metrology to maintain equipment and utilities and ensure equipment is used safely and efficiently.
Participate in problem-solving and troubleshooting related to process equipment or product performance.
Delegate work assignments, manage inventory, support policy adherence, and train associates.
Motivate associates to achieve organizational goals.