Team Lead - Shipping (1st Shift)

Bosch - Marion, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Marion, AR

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Team Lead - Shipping position at Bosch Power Tools in Marion, AR, is a full-time role focused on overseeing and optimizing warehousing operations. The role emphasizes leadership, process monitoring, and continuous improvement to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met. The Team Lead will guide operators, facilitate training, and implement enhancements to operational processes, contributing to the overall mission of delivering high-quality power tools efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a presence in operational areas to observe processes and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Continuously assess ongoing processes, identifying deviations and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform electronic Lean Process Control (eLPC) assessments, documenting any deviations from expected performance.
• Monitor and guide operators to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Facilitate training sessions for operators on processes, safety protocols, and any new procedures introduced.
• Serve as a role model for operational excellence, fostering a positive team environment.
• Evaluate productivity sheets to identify disruptions affecting goal achievement and develop action plans to address them.
• Implement first-level escalation procedures based on defined reaction points when issues arise.
• Work collaboratively with operators to identify and implement improvements to existing processes.
• Lead daily improvement tasks aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Test and validate suggested changes to standard operating procedures, ensuring they align with best practices.
• Maintain and update the training matrix to reflect the training status of all team members.
• Track and report on stability measures, ensuring processes are consistently meeting performance metrics.
• Respond effectively to uncommon situations and operational challenges, providing guidance and solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support overall team and organizational goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment; prior experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in using productivity and performance tracking tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to challenges effectively.