Team Leader I

Bradford Company•Holland, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Production Team Leader in Holland, MI, responsible for leading and directing the activities of line leaders and assemblers in multiple work cells to maximize efficiency and eliminate non-value-added activities. The Team Leader will interface with various departments such as quality assurance, production engineering, design, customer service, and safety to address issues and drive improvements. A key responsibility includes supporting the Material Handling work cell assembly group by developing and implementing processes for safe and effective order realization. The role involves hands-on production and assembly, mentoring team members, maintaining a positive atmosphere, and ensuring productivity. Continuous improvement, training, and working with manufacturing engineering on new processes are also essential. The Team Leader will manage cell setup, product flow, material staging, crew training, operation rates, cycle rates, scrap, in-process inspection, and product labeling. Additionally, they will assist in developing and implementing quality standards and ensure team compliance with quality, environmental regulations, and recycling programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three years related experience and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epicor ERP system

Responsibilities

Lead the production team, including performing hands-on production and assembly functions.
Mentor and motivate team members, maintain a positive and professional atmosphere, and ensure individual and group productivity.
Maximize production efficiency, 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 ERP (Epicor) system.
Set up work cell according to established layouts and control activity within the cell in accordance with established efficiency procedures.
Responsible for the following cell set/run processes: product flow, staging of material, crew training crew movements, operation rates (downtime), cycle rates, tally boards, scrap tally, in process inspection requirements, and product labels (label holders, placards, shipping labels).
Assist in the development and implementation of quality standards.
Ensure team compliance to quality program standards, environmental regulations, environmental recycling programs, and associated goals and objectives.
Follow all Company safety policies.