Team Lead I - First Shift

Oatey Company • Omaha, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead I maintains a smooth flow of operations in an assigned area by organizing materials, operators, start-up activities, and workflow to ensure daily safety, quality, and operational goals are met. The role may perform the same work assignments as the team while also being responsible for goals and training. The Team Lead supports production operations, quality and safety compliance, communication, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Fluency in English, written and verbal, with the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and written procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and meet operational deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated team-building skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Basic math skills and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and applicable OSHA standards.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office, and ability to learn computer systems.
• Knowledge of rework and inventory control procedures.
• Flexibility and dependability to meet operational demands of a 24-hour operation.
• Prior manufacturing or distribution experience, including two years of experience in the department for in-depth product knowledge.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Organize materials, operators, start-up activities, and workflow to maintain a consistent flow of operations.
• Complete production records and required data entry, including production summaries, process monitors, check sheets, and work orders.
• Assist with changeovers and line flushes, and oversee downtime clean-up activities.
• Perform material handling duties and contact production supply to replenish materials according to the operational schedule.
• Achieve production goals and report production standards, downtime, and work reassignment needs to the supervisor.
• Audit work areas according to standard operating procedures to check procedural compliance, product conformance, and documentation accuracy.
• Verify raw materials at the work area against the bill of materials and production documentation, and verify operator work assignments.
• Start up equipment and adjust line speeds on the assigned line.
• Perform quality inspections, document results, and ensure departmental inspections and records are maintained.
• Build effective working relationships with co-workers and take on additional responsibilities or provide support as needed.
• Perform department functions as needed to maintain production.
• Train new or temporary associates in basic safety, quality, and productivity tasks for positions on the assigned line.
• Participate in start-up continuous improvement meetings and assist with problem resolution.
• Evaluate work processes for improvement and support communication within the department and between shifts.
• Follow company safety procedures; ensure safety start-ups are complete and machine guards, chemical storage and handling, and signage are in place and functioning before equipment is released for production.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and sustain 6S standards through housekeeping and standard work.
• Use LEAN practices, participate in LEAN events and training, submit suggestions, and improve work cells or areas of responsibility.
• Use and update visual tools and display boards, and document changes resulting from LEAN activities according to ISO guidelines.
• Accept and support changes needed for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays
• Annual discretionary cash profit sharing
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and vesting, including a 100% company match up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Company contribution to a Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan
• Short-term and long-term disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid maternity and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate well-being resources, including resource groups, an employee assistance program, and dedicated mental health support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED