Team Lead
About The Position
It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. This role is responsible for directing day-to-day activities of workers for a specific shift or area and for the production of acceptable product. The Team Lead leads and encourages a team environment to meet departmental goals and objectives and maintains work area cleanliness. Note: This role does not have people management responsibilities such as performance management and reviews, or hiring.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year relevant experience
- Ability to provide and receive verbal and written instructions
- Intermediate math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions) and computer skills
- Demonstrated leadership and coaching/mentoring ability
- Ability to resolve conflict in a professional manner
- Ability to problem solve and collaborate cross functionally when issues arise
- Intermediate knowledge of production processes and equipment within assigned area
- Must exhibit attention to detail as well as excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Direct work of operators following production schedule; communicate production challenges and offer solutions to department supervisor
- Maintain production data (workflow and scrap) in appropriate computer database
- Provide continual updates to department supervisor on employee performance and conduct issues
- Operate and/or setup a variety of manufacturing equipment in assigned area to produce acceptable product per work instructions
- Inspect parts for defects as part of in-process inspection; record results, adjust process/machine or notify appropriate person of deviation when needed
- Partner with department supervisor and production planner to determine work flow and schedule
- Train and coach incoming employees on department work instructions, processes, procedures and policies
- Monitor, review and approve employee time records in a consistent and timely manner
- Gather improvement ideas, assist with implementation and maintain as directed by department supervisor
- Wear required personal protective equipment at all times in areas where mandatory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
