Team Lead - Skid Steer Indirect Production Control

JCB North America • Pooler, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing the function of Product Control line-feeding, material outages and shortages. JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products. JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity. At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in material handling in a manufacturing environment
• Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests
• High school diploma
• Knowledge and ability to operate a forklift or tug or the demonstrated ability to learn
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and self-directed
• Multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Flexibility with work activities; available for overtime
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Ability to operate various hand tools, forklift and tug
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree
• Six years of experience in material handling in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily activities of team members responsible for delivering materials to line-side to prevent manufacturing part shortages when material is available
• Actively support and develop the team and team members
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams
• Continuously measure and improve safety, quality, efficiency and cost
• Conduct daily safety meetings and team meetings
• Provide training and feedback to fellow team members to help facilitate JCB Production System
• Must be able to perform the team leader role and responsibilities as outlined on the JCB production system
• Champion and maintain 5S practices and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations

What This Job Offers

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