Team Lead (PCL - Days)

Armstrong World Industries•Johnstown, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Team Lead is responsible for promoting a safe working environment while supporting and enforcing company policies and procedures. This role provides day-to-day leadership on the Powder Coat Line , mentors and develops team members, and ensures safety, quality, and production standards are consistently met. The Team Lead position is a working role and requires hands-on participation in production activities when needed, including filling in for operators and supporting troubleshooting efforts.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and conduct Gemba meetings with the management team to review safety, quality, production results, issues, countermeasures, and daily goals.
Complete end-of-shift and shift tie-in reports to communicate performance, challenges, and solutions to incoming shifts.
Attend and participate in all required company training programs and meetings.
Ensure operators maintain accurate production and quality records.
Serve as the first point of contact for team-related concerns and initial issue resolution.
Enable and encourage team members to participate in or lead continuous improvement projects and events.
Identify and drive waste reduction initiatives without compromising safety or product quality.
Make real-time operational decisions to prevent excessive downtime and/or defects.
Monitor throughput and staffing levels, adjusting assignments to support optimal safety, quality, and efficiency.
Assign and rotate team members across Powder Coat Line positions to safely meet production and quality requirements.
Monitor process flow across pretreatment, coating, curing, and handling stages.
When assigned work centers are not running, notify supervision and redeploy team members to other tasks or departments.
Direct team members to clean, organize, and maintain equipment and work areas when no production work is available.
Maintain working knowledge of Powder Coat Line processes to support coverage and troubleshooting as needed.
Perform quality inspections and layered audits to ensure powder-coated products meet quality standards.
Ensure standard work instructions, job recipes, and process parameters are documented and followed without unapproved deviations.
Escalate suspect or non-conforming materials according to established escalation and containment procedures.
Lead product tagging, hold, and containment activities to prevent out-of-spec material from reaching customers.
Troubleshoot coating-related quality issues within scope of responsibility and engage additional resources when needed.
Develop, update, and maintain standard work and job instructions for the Powder Coat Line.
Train new and existing team members on standard work, safety requirements, and process expectations.
Document training completion and submit training records to supervision and HR.
Commit to and demonstrate the facility Mission, Vision, and Values in alignment with AWI Operating Principles.
Follow all company policies, OSHA safety requirements, and EPA environmental standards.
Promote safe work behaviors and actively participate in safety programs, audits, and training.
Complete incident, near-miss, and risk assessment documentation in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Communicate employee concerns, performance issues, and policy questions to supervision, Operations, and HR as appropriate.
Monitor production schedules and verify availability of materials, chemicals, components, and packaging for upcoming jobs.
Ensure production schedules are met and staffing plans are adjusted accordingly.
Must be willing and able to work split shifts and overtime as required.