Team Lead Pack / Packing

JB Poindexter & Co•Social Circle, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead – Paint/Pack is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor in the efficient organization and coordination of assigned personnel, materials, equipment, and production activities within the Paint/Pack department. The Team Lead provides day-to-day direction to team members to support safe operations, quality standards, production schedules, material flow, and customer requirements. The Team Lead serves as a working leader who helps coordinate daily production activities, assigns work, supports training, monitors workflow, identifies production issues, and communicates operational concerns to the Production Supervisor. The Team Lead is expected to lead by example while maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and productive work environment.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and effectively communicate expectations to others.
Ability to lead and organize a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently while appropriately escalating issues to management.
Ability to read and understand production schedules, routers, work instructions, bills of material, prints, and/or drawings as applicable to assigned work.
Ability to understand customer-specific production requirements and quality expectations.
Ability to identify production, quality, material, and equipment issues and communicate them effectively.
Ability to train and assist employees with production processes and proper work methods.
Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required forms and documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and other departments.
Demonstrated sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to use hand tools and hand-held power tools as required for assigned production activities.
Ability to maintain regular and dependable attendance.
Ability to work overtime and/or adjusted schedules as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, production, Paint/Pack, assembly, or transportation manufacturing experience.
Previous experience serving as a Team Lead, Lead, Trainer, or other informal leadership role.
Experience training or directing production employees.
Experience working with production schedules, routers, bills of material, prints, or work instructions.
Demonstrated knowledge of quality and safety practices in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily department start-up activities and communicate production priorities, assignments, and expectations to team members.
Assist with paint line and Pack area setup to ensure personnel, materials, equipment, tools, and work areas are ready for production.
Assign daily jobs and work activities to team members based on production requirements, schedules, skill levels, and available resources.
Train, coach, and assist team members in performing assigned duties safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards.
Monitor production activities to ensure work is completed according to schedules, routers, work instructions, and customer specifications.
Maintain appropriate workflow and material flow through the Paint/Pack area to minimize delays and interruptions.
Ensure adequate production materials, containers, fixtures, hooks, tools, and other necessary supplies are available to support production.
Monitor the loading and unloading of parts from the paint line and ensure parts are handled, inspected, and staged appropriately.
Monitor the inspection of painted parts for damage, rust, dents, watermarks, paint damage, and other quality concerns.
Assist in determining the appropriate disposition of non-conforming parts and communicate quality concerns to the Production Supervisor.
Monitor assembly, packaging, staging, and other Paint/Pack activities to ensure production and quality requirements are met.
Perform in-process and final inspections as needed to support quality requirements.
Identify potential production problems, including material shortages, equipment issues, staffing concerns, quality issues, and schedule delays, and promptly notify the Production Supervisor.
Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implement direction provided by Production Management.
Ensure team members follow established safety procedures, work instructions, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Maintain good housekeeping and an organized work environment throughout the Paint/Pack area.
Ensure materials are properly recycled, disposed of, or staged according to company requirements.
Complete and maintain production records, checklists, forms, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
Communicate production status, staffing concerns, quality issues, material shortages, equipment problems, and other relevant information to the Production Supervisor.
Support cross-training and development of team members to improve department flexibility and production coverage.
Assist management with maintaining reasonable production standards, quality expectations, and department performance.
Perform production work alongside team members when necessary to support departmental needs and production requirements.
Perform other miscellaneous and non-recurring duties as assigned.
Provide clear daily direction and work assignments to team members.
Lead by example in attendance, work ethic, safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective communication within the department.
Assist new and existing team members with job training and proper work methods.
Recognize and communicate performance, safety, quality, attendance, or behavioral concerns to the Production Supervisor.
Support management in maintaining a productive and respectful work environment.
Help ensure that department priorities are understood and completed according to schedule.
Serve as a primary point of contact for team members regarding day-to-day production questions while escalating issues requiring management involvement.