Team Lead - 2nd Shift (2:30 - 11:00 PM) - Secondary Operations/UMS

Schluter Systems L.P•Plattsburgh, NY

20h

About The Position

The Team Lead oversees a small group while primarily performing assembly operations in the assigned Niche, Bench, or Curb area. The role provides immediate support to assemblers, helps resolve operational and quality issues, assists with training and qualification, and acts as a backup group lead for the respective areas. The starting pay rate is $21.00 per hour, with a $1.50 shift differential.

Requirements

Prior assembly, production, and manufacturing experience.
Prior leadership experience.
Strong computer skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Ability to learn and operate Infor WMS/API Pro.
Ability to communicate effectively at all business levels.
Ability to prioritize and respond to shifting demands.
Ability to work any shift, overtime, and holidays if needed, or be available on call.
Two-year degree or technical training degree/certification; a combination of experience and specific industry-related training and experience may substitute for formal education requirements.

Nice To Haves

Blueprint reading experience is considered an asset.
Understanding of lean processes and manufacturing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate all assembly equipment in the assigned area, including Niche, Bench, and Curb equipment.
Participate in daily turnover meetings among assemblers and team leads at shift change.
Assist assemblers with questions about machines, equipment operation, and computers.
Troubleshoot and monitor assembly operations, addressing production issues such as assembler adjustments, glue machine adjustments, assembly defects, and operational errors.
Support assembler training and assist candidates with final qualification to work independently on all types of finished product.
Support quality-control processes in assembly operations, including finished-product verification.
Determine root causes of quality issues and work with assemblers on remediation.
Escalate issues to the Team Lead or Secondary Operations Supervisor if they cannot be resolved in a timely manner.
Issue maintenance work orders as needed.
Act as a backup group lead for the Niche, Bench, and Curb areas.
Recognize safety issues and take appropriate action.
Monitor material movement into and out of assembly areas.
Represent Schluter Systems professionally, positively, and enthusiastically; comply with occupational safety regulations.