Team Lead 2 - 3rd Shift

Milwaukee Tool•Grenada, MS

About The Position

Team Lead 2 - Indirect Job Description: The Team Lead 2 is responsible for ensuring employees in their area follow all safety procedures and work in a manner that meets the objectives for quality, delivery and cost.

Requirements

Strong machining background or equivalent technical background
Must have working knowledge of CNC applications or equivalent manufacturing processes
Must understand quality gauging techniques and processes and how they relate to manufacturing methods (calipers, micrometers, comparator and other required applications)
Must be able to work closely with engineering entities on technical issues and new products when starting production
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, as well as OMS sheets when available
Must have strong working knowledge of G,D&T and possess ability to read and interpret engineering documents/drawings
Must have strong ability to problem solve with operators, engineers, quality technicians and other personnel related to the manufacturing process
Intermediate to advanced math skills
Computer proficiency – able to understand and create reports, operations data and be able to operate JDE and/or AX as required.
Flexible technical skills that can be utilized in either assembly processes and methods or technical manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming)
Perform set-ups for equipment and/or lines in areas as required to meet customer demand
Perform quality inspections on test equipment and ensure employees are following quality procedures at all times
Leadership skills – must be able to organize and maintain a team atmosphere at all times and understand when to incorporate supervisor to assist with personnel issues
Must be key driver for team to meet objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Must understand area goal/deliverables
Able to learn quickly and be able to adapt as necessary
Must be able to demonstrate and exemplify the Milwaukee Culture: Obsessed, Candid, Speed, Agility, Urgency, We Create Empowered Leaders, Never Satisfied, Always Improving
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

2-year Associates or Vocational Certification a plus
Previous management experience a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate problem solving skills in all areas of responsibility
Ensure all employees are adhering to standard work and any applicable engineering standards related to workstation, machine or department
Train team members as needed in all areas of responsibility
Ensure paperwork is being maintained and accurate (reject log, quality log, scrap tickets and stock tickets)
Consistently ensure all team members are using PPE and that all safety procedures/guides are strictly followed (ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, shoes)
Provide PPE to team members as needed
Position team members at start of shift to maintain adequate hourly/daily output to standard work and line balance
Verify correct OMS are in place for current production and prior to changeovers
Work with engineering to make appropriate changes to OMS as required
Identify and resolve conflict with team – be a team player and ensure team is playing together
Work closely with supervisor on team tasks and ensure alignment for goals and objectives
Work with material and assembly teams to ensure smooth, trouble-free changeovers
Work with engineering support on any suggestions, improvements or issues that will improve output
Fill in for team members when they need to leave their production area – may have to run production for extended periods at times if necessary
Work with Quality Team on any potential or current quality issues that arise
Practice and maintain 5S - must become able to implement where necessary
Maintain Positive Attitude and Teamwork
Must adhere to attendance policy
Responsible for shift stand-up meetings
Monitor shift start-up exercise - all team members participate including team leaders