Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Techniplas US LLC dba Nexxta•Dalton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Group Leaders are an extension of the shift supervisor assisting in managing the activities of the Production Floor to achieve optimum safety, quality, costs, efficiency, and machine utilization while assuring internal and external customer satisfactions. The Shift Lead coordinates, motivates, mentors and directs shift activities within an established zone or area. This role provide intermediate level support for operations, including quality control, troubleshooting and scheduling of personnel. Is responsible for assisting with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of their shift and executes responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The Shift Lead's responsibilities include training employees; planning, scheduling, assigning, review processes, verify cycle time, directing work, and develop CI projects. JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Verify process using correct material, verses BOM and document lot traceability Perform job start up and shutdown procedure (Start of Shift or S.O.S. and mold set-up) Ensure 6s standards are being met on the shop floor Verify that the PCA SOS sheets are correct. Break Relieving of PCA’s on the shop floor when applicable. Verify operator conformance to work instructions Coordinate NCMR’s when necessary Training and retraining of new and experienced machine operators: Operator Instructions (Packing Parts, Labeling Boxes, Workstation Layout, Scrap Sheets, etc.) Quality Issues common to the parts produced (Terminology, identification of defect, locations of the defects, etc.) Paperwork and procedures Monitor and update Pace Boards/ Mold Change Board Monitors quality and scrap from machines during shift. Performs Mini-Audits on parts produced ahead of and in unison of the quality department. Tracks pace board and reacts as needed, then communicate to supervisor Assist supervisor and all operators during and after the completion of the shift (s) Help with the transition of shift this includes completion of paperwork, communication, and housekeeping Daily/Weekly review of operator instruction booklets for correct documentation and procedure compliance. This includes updating the training matrix posted on the board Review the operator books at each machine daily to ensure all documentation is being performed in accordance of the company procedures. Review of the work instructions to ensure operators are following procedures, and the instructions are accurate, as well as easy to follow. If changes are needed, note these changes and inform the Quality Department to have instructions updated When a new operator comes in, the need to ensure there is understanding is vital. Pairing them up with an approved trainee operator is crucial if you cannot spend the one-on-one time with them. The Lead operator/trainer will work with the startup of new jobs to aid in set-up of workstations. By taking part of a new job, you are able to give input on the written instructions, making changes to adhere to the best method of performing the job. Comply with all Environmental Requirements and Policies Report all Environmental incidents to immediate supervisor Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Requirements

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure in metric or inch, using whole numbers and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret basic SPC graphs.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2 to 4 Years in a Manufacturing Environment preferred.
Must have a working knowledge of basic SPC.
Must also have a working knowledge of print reading & interpretation, use and care of shop floor gaging (micrometers, calipers, height gages, surface plates, thread & pin gages, bore gages and indicators).
Will also be required to take measurements on the MicroVu or Optical Comparator.
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) to ensure part quality meets customer requirements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Responsibilities

Verify process using correct material, verses BOM and document lot traceability
Perform job start up and shutdown procedure (Start of Shift or S.O.S. and mold set-up)
Ensure 6s standards are being met on the shop floor
Verify that the PCA SOS sheets are correct.
Break Relieving of PCA’s on the shop floor when applicable.
Verify operator conformance to work instructions
Coordinate NCMR’s when necessary
Training and retraining of new and experienced machine operators: Operator Instructions (Packing Parts, Labeling Boxes, Workstation Layout, Scrap Sheets, etc.) Quality Issues common to the parts produced (Terminology, identification of defect, locations of the defects, etc.) Paperwork and procedures
Monitor and update Pace Boards/ Mold Change Board
Monitors quality and scrap from machines during shift.
Performs Mini-Audits on parts produced ahead of and in unison of the quality department.
Tracks pace board and reacts as needed, then communicate to supervisor
Assist supervisor and all operators during and after the completion of the shift (s)
Help with the transition of shift this includes completion of paperwork, communication, and housekeeping
Daily/Weekly review of operator instruction booklets for correct documentation and procedure compliance. This includes updating the training matrix posted on the board
Review the operator books at each machine daily to ensure all documentation is being performed in accordance of the company procedures.
Review of the work instructions to ensure operators are following procedures, and the instructions are accurate, as well as easy to follow. If changes are needed, note these changes and inform the Quality Department to have instructions updated
When a new operator comes in, the need to ensure there is understanding is vital. Pairing them up with an approved trainee operator is crucial if you cannot spend the one-on-one time with them.
The Lead operator/trainer will work with the startup of new jobs to aid in set-up of workstations. By taking part of a new job, you are able to give input on the written instructions, making changes to adhere to the best method of performing the job.
Comply with all Environmental Requirements and Policies
Report all Environmental incidents to immediate supervisor
Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).