Team Lead (Monday - Friday 8:30pm-5am)

ABB OPTICAL Group•Erlanger, KY

21d•$22

About The Position

The Team Lead is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab. A Team Lead is a working lead who is cross-trained to conduct a wide variety of tasks and may oversee the day-to-day activities within their team for a specific area, as well as be expected to perform work in additional essential function(s) as needed.

Requirements

Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
Computer literate
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years and six (6) months of optical manufacturing experience (unless business needs dictate otherwise)
Excellent oral and written communication

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of experience leading or training employees

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day coordination of a specific lab function or area
May delegate tasks and assign duties to employees
Evaluate employees within department utilizing a skills assessment checklist and provide feedback to management
Partner with Management to determine department standards, operational procedures, and metrics to drive performance excellence
Review data from performance reports, determine accuracy of reports and efficiency and productivity of employees
Provide recommendations for immediate process or performance corrections based on reports; Partner with management to implement the necessary adjustments
Plan and schedule regular rotation of all employees through the various key process responsibilities
Analyze and share daily production stats with employees
Review and recommend department processes to ensure maximum level of productivity and cost efficiencies
Identify potential trends in performance gaps and recommend modifications to the standardized work documents by using process improvement principles
Report all known product, process, and or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel
Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as schedule; Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment
Provide information regarding work activities, department activities and programs and company updates; Promote industry information within the team and organization
Ensure that employees follow documented and standardized work procedures
Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to improve and develop the performance of employees
Ensure the work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations
Redirect employees to management and notify management regarding any employee relations or performance management issues, safety issues and incidents employee personal concerns, and all employee complaints; May be asked to provide input on discipline, performance reviews, payroll, attendance, etc.
Ensure all employees are trained and comply with related policies and procedures for both the department and the company
Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages and reduce injuries
Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations
Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate
Other duties as assigned