Team Leader I

Bradford Company•Gallatin, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and facilitate line leaders and assemblers across multiple work cells to maximize value-added labor and efficiency, eliminate non-value-added activity outside work cells, and support the Material Handling work cell assembly group by developing and implementing first-piece build and assembly processes. Interface with quality assurance, production engineering, design, customer service, safety, and other operational areas to address issues and improvement opportunities. The role includes hands-on production and assembly, mentoring and motivating team members, maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere, and supporting individual and group productivity. Maximize production efficiency, initiate and implement continuous-improvement projects, train team members, work with manufacturing engineering on new processes, and develop a full understanding of the Epicor ERP system. Set up work cells according to established layouts and manage work-cell activities according to efficiency procedures. Manage cell set/run processes, including product flow, material staging, crew training and movements, operation and cycle rates, downtime, tally boards, scrap tally, in-process inspections, and product labels. Assist in developing and implementing quality standards. Ensure the team complies with quality program standards, environmental regulations and recycling programs, and related goals and objectives. Follow company safety and quality policies. The position is for the second shift in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and facilitate line leaders and assemblers across multiple work cells to maximize value-added labor and efficiency.
Support the Material Handling assembly group by developing and implementing first-piece build and assembly processes.
Coordinate with quality assurance, production engineering, design, customer service, safety, and other operational areas to address issues and improvement opportunities.
Perform hands-on production and assembly work; mentor and motivate team members and support individual and group productivity.
Maximize production efficiency and initiate and implement continuous-improvement projects.
Train team members and work with manufacturing engineering to implement new processes.
Develop and apply a full understanding of the Epicor ERP system.
Set up work cells according to established layouts and control activity in accordance with efficiency procedures.
Manage cell set/run processes, including product flow, material staging, crew training and movements, operation rates and downtime, cycle rates, tally boards, scrap tally, in-process inspection requirements, and product labels.
Assist in developing and implementing quality standards and ensure team compliance with quality standards, environmental regulations, recycling programs, and associated goals.
Follow company safety and quality policies.