Team Lead - Shipping (1st Shift)

Bosch - Marion, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Marion, AR

5,001-10,000 employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Team Lead - Shipping position at Bosch Power Tools involves overseeing operations in a fast-paced warehousing environment. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards while fostering a positive team atmosphere. The Team Lead will be responsible for monitoring processes, guiding team members, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

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.