Production Team Leader - Assembly 2nd Shift

Festo SE & Co. KG•Mason, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves approximately 50% of the time dedicated to managing team performance and ensuring the efficient operation of the production/logistic line within a shift, with a significant impact on Quality, Cost, and Delivery rates. The other 50% of the time is spent actively contributing to value creation on the dedicated lines.

Requirements

General computer proficiency.
Ability to use computer and word processing and spreadsheet software.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Good knowledge of OPEX production management methods.
Knowledge of Quality control.
Good communication skills.
Good technical knowledge of the products produced in the Value Stream.
Ability to work in a team.
Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Assuring and taking responsibility for the trouble-free flow during the shift regarding people, machines, and materials.
Ensuring staff availability according to their qualifications.
Managing the shortage or surplus of human resources for the line and cooperating with other team leaders within the shift to allocate human resources between the lines.
Replacing (short-term) missing colleagues on the line, within the shift, on demand.
Being responsible for shift handover and ensuring trouble-free production/logistic of the next shift by preparing machines, people, and materials in advance.
Considering deviations from the standard Check List.
Proposing changes and being responsible for developing and maintaining work standards on the line.
Monitoring and recording deviations from the standard on a daily shift basis.
Maintaining shift priorities/production plan and tasks.
Meeting and monitoring performance according to indicators and objectives for the day.
Being in charge of the production/logistic line and monitoring the performance of the area of responsibility.
Responding to incidents with workers by notifying the Value Stream Leader.
Describing all problems applying the easy problem-solving process.
Creating, updating, and communicating standardized work.
Ensuring processes and standards according to Shopfloor Management.
Conducting and moderating daily small-group meetings based on Shopfloor Management standards.
Ensuring and developing standardized work.
Frequent coordination with logistics and warehouse/production areas often with diverse interests.
Rare communication with internal and external auditors.
Engaging and escalating problems with the established Shopfloor Management process.
Continuously improving work processes within a shift considering OPEX tools.
Initiating optimizations related to the Value Stream or workflow improvements in the line.
Encouraging the continuous improvement process according to focus topics.
Participating in decision-making and giving opinions on accepting new facilities, machines, and production/products in the line.
Leading and motivating workers in the line through leading by example as well as good management culture.
Ensuring compliance with rules and regulations in the shift.
Controlling absence planning and approvals for team members in cooperation with the Value Stream Leader.
Deciding on substitution and temporary rotation on the line.
Conducting performance reviews and regularly giving feedback to workers about their performance.
Guaranteeing safety on the line.
Being responsible for the introduction/initial training program of new comers.
Ensuring that the qualification matrix of employees is updated, that training needs are defined, and that training on-the-job is conducted.
Supporting Value Stream Leaders in performance feedback for testimonials or the like.
Strengthening and developing quality and work safety awareness of employees.