Production Team Leader

Alkegen•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Lead has the responsibility to lead and motivate individuals and team development in the Production Department, quality performance, cost parameters, and service to internal and external customers. Arranges and controls daily team activities to ensure smooth workflow, quality production, and timely delivery. Gives direction and improvement strategies for manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain processes. Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Requirements

High school degree required
Ability to work 12 hour, rotating Shifts
Strong communication skills, ability to speak to all levels within an organization
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, production planning and reporting software, etc.
Punctual, possess the energy, effort, attitude and organization to help lead production efforts in a quick moving and diverse work invironment.
Flexibility of work schedule required to meet needs of the business.
Cover Production Advisor as needed.
Must learn and possess mastery of all Off-Line Production Assets and ability to train employees
Strong communication.
Ability to provide shift notes, follow up actions and details.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proactive safety of their crew and all other personnel working on site during their shift.
Assists in shift startups and coordination of all production team activities.
Prioritizes Safety and Quality action.
Audits and ensures crew is following required methods for manufacturing (MPD, CONTROL, Plan, Work Instructions, One Point Lessons, etc.)
Facilitates and administers training for all hourly associates.
Controls and administers training matrix for all teams.
Facilitates crew lineups and staffing to standards as set forth by management
Facilitates work orders to shop floor and ensures production orders are produced in order as set forth by Production Control
Helps with any necessary technical training or re-training of crew members
Assist in troubleshooting of Assets as needed
Helps keep the work environment safe.
Able to do risk assessments and participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
Oversees various aspects of production and can assist in inventory control, audits, and necessary production paperwork.
Act as a first line problem solver using the 4M loss model. (Man, Material, Method, Machine)
Acts as production operator as needed.
May assist in Production Advisor coverage responsibilities.
Responsible for keeping Gemba and Performance monitoring communication boards at each work area.