Team Lead

Westlake•Salisbury, NC

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. JOB SUMMARY The Team Lead will assist the Production Supervisor in day-to-day operation of plant work cells, provide leadership and guidance to operators in the plant, work to meet plant goals in safety, quality, and productivity and assist to make work assignments for the team. The team lead will fill in as needed to operate key equipment to help cover absences, provide training to operators on new assignments and be the backup for the Production Supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Comply with Westlake Royal Safety Policies and Procedures and assist supervision to ensure that all shift personnel also comply Works with supervisors and teams to manage and prioritize work assignments/production schedules are met Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the equipment Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with Production Supervisor Participate as an active member of the production team and manufacture products Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company's Quality System Follow detailed manufacturing instructions, processes and procedures A willingness to learn new technologies and equipment that may develop within the company Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions Process treatment of materials and monitor equipment for proper operation Identify the material that is recyclable to process Adjust, program, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility Teams with Production Supervision to identify and support cross-training and other development opportunities for all plant personnel. Observes and Monitors performance of production line employees on an on-going basis and assists Production Supervisor in developing performance evaluations for production line employees All other duties as requested or assigned by Production Supervisor

Requirements

Ability to interpret and implement procedures on the manufacturing floor
Enthusiasm and drive for success
Availability for on-going education in Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, JIT, TQM, Kaizen and 5S
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Work well with conflicting priorities and deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Strategic thinker
Strong work ethic
Adapt easily to changing conditions, requirements, and environment
Self-directed, independent worker
Tactful, diplomatic, empathetic - Says the right thing, knows how to bridge gaps of understanding, and is sensitive to others
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and blueprints, procedure manuals
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to work with others collaboratively
Strong organizational skills and basic math skills
High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
Prolong standing or in stationary position
Complete repetitive movements
Bend and/or twist
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
Must tolerate an environment with inside ambient temperatures.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection, safety shoes etc.)

Responsibilities

Comply with Westlake Royal Safety Policies and Procedures and assist supervision to ensure that all shift personnel also comply
Works with supervisors and teams to manage and prioritize work assignments/production schedules are met
Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the equipment
Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor
Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with Production Supervisor
Participate as an active member of the production team and manufacture products
Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company's Quality System
Follow detailed manufacturing instructions, processes and procedures
A willingness to learn new technologies and equipment that may develop within the company
Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
Process treatment of materials and monitor equipment for proper operation
Identify the material that is recyclable to process
Adjust, program, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
Teams with Production Supervision to identify and support cross-training and other development opportunities for all plant personnel.
Observes and Monitors performance of production line employees on an on-going basis and assists Production Supervisor in developing performance evaluations for production line employees
All other duties as requested or assigned by Production Supervisor