Sr. Team Lead

Apogee•West Chester, OH

About The Position

The Sr. Team Lead ensures departments and projects maintain high production levels while meeting safety and quality requirements. The role leads, trains, and motivates shop employees, drives production efficiency and continuous improvement using lean manufacturing tools, and supports teams in meeting daily production goals. The position also contributes to production planning, problem solving, employee development, safety, quality, and workflow improvements. Depending on operational needs, the role may also perform hands-on material handling, fabrication, assembly, staging, and inventory tasks.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Five to seven years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Problem-solving and continuous-improvement aptitude.
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
Curtain wall industry experience required.
Ability to interpret blueprint drawings and fabrication packages.
Strong leadership skills, including self-awareness, adapting communication to the situation, and inspiring and motivating others.
Ability to provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and employee training.
Ability to maintain certification and training for operating cranes and forklifts in accordance with OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of leadership responsibilities and guide employees through work tasks safely.
Drive continuous improvement and productivity using lean manufacturing tools.
Lead daily production planning meetings, track and communicate performance metrics, and take countermeasures when goals are missed.
Escalate problems that cannot be resolved at the team level and collaborate with other leaders on solutions.
Communicate clearly and assertively with coworkers and provide prompt, constructive performance feedback.
Interpret blueprint drawings and explain how units should be assembled while observing quality and safety requirements.
Engage and motivate employees to increase production, maintain quality, improve workflow, and contribute ideas.
Lead by example and make proactive, accountable decisions aligned with company objectives.
Train new and current employees using appropriate in-person, online, and hands-on methods.
Address employee concerns as the second point of contact for employees and Team Leaders; escalate safety, quality, and employee concerns to the Manufacturing Leader.
Partner with the Manufacturing Leader to balance staffing and skills across production lines and support employees in meeting production goals.
Participate in the Culture Committee and report findings and action plans to the Plant and Shop Manager.
Monitor production lines, delegate work, provide support, address delays, identify root causes, and develop corrective measures.
Attend daily Tier 2 meetings to review production goals, prior targets, safety updates, and expected material arrivals.
Lead daily Tier 1 meetings with assigned employees to review safety, quality, and production updates and invite suggestions and recognition.
Review hour-by-hour performance boards and audit safety, quality, and visual workplace standards.
Lead and participate in problem solving, root-cause analyses, kaizen events, and continuous improvement planning.
Load and unload trucks by hand or using a forklift or other equipment when needed.
Fabricate or assemble framing units using manual and power tools when needed, including cutting extrusions to length according to fabrication drawings.
Stage products by hand, dolly, or forklift; sort, handle, and install frames with appropriate gaskets, accessories, and sealant when needed.
Balance workloads and workstations to meet daily production goals and ensure fabrication has necessary equipment.
Stage glass on A-frames by hand or overhead crane when needed, following applicable SOPs and JHAs.
Pull and stock job inventory using hand methods, forklift, scissors lift, or overhead crane.
Monitor Smartsheet reports and review fabrication packages to track production and identify required assembly parts.
Complete equipment inspection logs and inform the Manufacturing Leader of non-compliant machinery.
Coordinate with the CNC Programmer to ensure accurate codes are created in the appropriate order.
Develop and share best practices for effective project flow, incorporate team input, and support larger improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to streamline work and reduce cost and waste, and encourage employees to improve their workplace.
Assist in creating and developing clear, efficient, safe standard work instructions.
Inspect units periodically for safe construction and compliance with quality standards and job-specific QA/QC procedures.
Ensure employees follow safety policies, receive proper training, and have tools and equipment in good working order.
Promote open communication about safety events and assist in developing Job Hazard Analyses.
Conduct beginning-of-shift exercises to help employees prepare for daily work.
Maintain crane and forklift operating certifications in accordance with OSHA requirements.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Incentive plans.
401(k) with employer contribution and match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.
Training and career progression.