Seaming Team Lead

Albany International Corp.•Kaukauna, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seaming Team Lead is responsible for executing department priorities on shift, creating and sustaining a safe and productive work environment, and acting as a hands-on member of the team. This role involves providing support, assistance, and communication to team members, and helping to coordinate communication across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Lead by example
Strong Communication Skills
Safety Conscious
Quality oriented
Ability to troubleshoot equipment
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
Positive attitude
Basic computer skills
Self-directed
2 years previous industry experience
High School Diploma Required

Responsibilities

Execute department priorities on shift.
Create and sustain a safe and productive work environment for team members on shift.
Act as a hands-on member of the team.
Provide support, assistance, and communicate to team members.
Help coordinate communication between all levels of the organization.
Follow all applicable safety policies/procedures.
Verify all safety policies/procedures are being implemented and followed on shift.
Use appropriate PPE for identified job tasks and ensure it is available and being used by department personnel on shift.
Attend and participate in all safety training and the safety observation program.
Report all safety hazards observed.
Understand and assist with the completion of JSA tables for any incidents within the department.
Operate production equipment.
Lead tier I (Pre-Shift) meetings.
Communicate any issues/updates to other Team Leads and/or department leadership.
Act as point-of-contact for any issues on shift and direct appropriate resources to the issue.
Conduct connective checking.
Coach employees on any performance issues and report ongoing/serious incidents to Area Manager.
Has the authority to send an employee home for a serious incident.
Complete temporary transfer checklists.
Maintain production schedule as established on virtual board.
Maintain safety program and initiatives.
Attend Team Lead Meetings.
Ensure quality and consistency of products.
Deal with quality situations as they arise and report to Area Manager for root cause analysis.
Report all breakdowns to maintenance via tech board.
Handle & report employee call-ins.
SAP production reporting.
Ensure participation in stretching program.
Assist with 6S audits.
Assign tasks to shifts.
Understand the incident reporting process.
Act as a go-to person in emergency situations.
Complete daily safety checklists.
Assess parking lot conditions midway through shift during winter weather.
Read, understand and commit to conducting business in accordance with Albany International’s Business Ethics Policy.