Team Lead, 3rd Shift | $30.38/hr

IDEAL Industries, Inc.•Sycamore, IL

12d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for reliable, team players with a great work ethic, ready to make a quality product in a great workplace! Use your resume to tell us about your transferrable skills, interests, and experience. Apply today! This is a THIRD SHIFT position, working Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am in Sycamore, Illinois. The advertised hourly pay includes the shift differential. J. Walter Becker founded IDEAL in 1916 and made a promise that is still an important part of the way IDEAL operates today: "An IDEAL product will provide a value greater than the price paid for it. Service is a part of the product." Becker's foundational principle represents our everyday commitment to you. It's the driving force behind our partnerships with the world's leading distributors, a state-of-the-art delivery system, outstanding customer and technical support and variety of operational benefits designed to save you time and money. It means we're proud of the way we do business. IDEAL brings you products that make your job easier; products that you can rely on; with warranties you can trust; products that are available whenever and wherever you need them. Every IDEAL product comes with the promise made by our founder more than 90 years ago.

Requirements

Must be able to follow verbal and written multi-step directions for semi-complex tasks.
Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required.
For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required.
Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Requires the ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and effectively communicate with others.
Ability to provide day-to-day floor leadership to a diverse work group.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and make informed decisions relating to area of responsibility.
Computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook email.
OSHA approved powered industrial truck license is required; training provided.
High school diploma or GED.
One year of relevant experience is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of internal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety procedures.
Responsible for driving and maintaining a safe and clean working environment, encouraging employees to act with integrity and safety.
Contribute to special projects frequently, implementing kanban and kaizen initiatives.
Working leader of a functional operations group, assisting and training team members in the performance of specific tasks.
Delegate and provide direction to the team for the performance of specific tasks.
Lead by example and motivate team members to contribute to the continuous improvement of quality, productivity, and safety.
Initiate quality and productivity corrections and improvements in the workplace.
Contribute to the creation and management of 6S principles.
Communicate production metrics and optimization efforts.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to the production team, leadership, and vendors.
Responsible for monitoring and reporting daily department production.
Ensure that all employees within area of responsibility are appropriately trained and/or cross-trained on job tasks and company/facility policies and procedures.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining all equipment within area of responsibility, including notifying maintenance when assistance is required and performing or directing routine maintenance of equipment.
Perform a variety of semi-complex production tasks including, but not limited to, advanced machine setups, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of equipment.
Provide feedback to the Manager/Supervisor on employee performance and development opportunities.
Assist Manager/Supervisor in managing employee attendance and scheduling employee time off.
Other related duties as directed by management.
Regular, predictable attendance is essential to teamwork, timely information exchange, and meeting productivity requirements.