Team Lead 1st Shift
About The Position
Quanex is looking for a 1st Shift Team Lead to join our team in Chehalis, WA. The Team Lead is responsible for leading and facilitating the production process to produce quality screen products. This is accomplished by directing team leads and operators as well as working with other departments to meet the needs of our external customers. Job tasks include leading a department, coaching, and training the Production crew, enforcing company and department policies, and participating in continuous improvement activities and sustaining improvements. The Team Lead must project a positive attitude, be open and willing to help others when needed and have excellent attendance.
Requirements
- Ability to follow both written and verbal directions
- Ability to have prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting
- Ability to lift to 25lbs
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of production, assembly or related work experience
- Background in 5s and lean manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Leading a department
- Coaching and training the Production crew
- Enforcing company and department policies
- Participating in continuous improvement activities and sustaining improvements
- Responding to changes in daily production work and staffing requirements
- Ensuring and enforcing that everyone understands and follows all safety rules and procedures including wearing PPE as required
- Performing daily quality and standard work audits and ensuring others are doing daily audits on the production lines
- Ensuring production lines are adhering to the schedule
- Participating and leading in 5s and lean activities
- Learning all positions to proficiency, filling in on Production Lines as needed
- Leading by example helping to cultivate a productive culture within the facility demonstrating good attendance and a positive attitude while working with other plant leadership and directing your team to achieve company goals
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- 401K with 5% company match
- 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 (56 hours)
- Holidays (9 Paid)
- WA State Paid Leave
- 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
