Team Lead-1st Shift
About The Position
Quanex is seeking a Team Lead for the 1st shift to join their team in Thomasville, NC. The Team Lead is responsible for efficiently and safely leading a team to produce quality parts that meet customer specifications with minimal waste. This position operates Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company that serves OEMs in various markets including fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor products. The company focuses on improving product performance and aesthetics through innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, contributing to communities, generating shareholder value, and fostering employee growth and development.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience in a high production manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrates leadership capabilities and able to teach and coach others.
- Good understanding of OSHA safety standards, SPC, and good manufacturing practices.
Responsibilities
- Establishes daily demand and appropriate manpower plans.
- Performs pre-shift safety walk-through and interval safety audits.
- Establishes team goals and communicates progress and results.
- Holds regular problem-solving meetings with teams.
- Audits team to ensure daily work is being performed by operators and technicians.
- Ensures proper balance and flow of work and makes decisions to smooth the loads.
- Monitors production processes continuously.
- Meets routinely with Supervisor to review underperforming processes and makes action plans.
- Establishes employee rotation and training cycles to ensure development and safety.
- Ensures thorough quality checks are completed.
- Follows all safety procedures, rules and guidelines, and notifies supervisor of any existing or potential safety issues.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary.
- Bonus Potential.
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years.
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans.
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays.
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education.
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
