Team Leader - Lake Forest (2nd Shift)

Applied Medical Distribution • Lake Forest, CA

90d • $20 - $26

About The Position

As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing the following activities: Lead by example, following all company policies, procedures and processes. Develop, train and manage team member performance. Create a cohesive team atmosphere and maintain professionalism with all team members. Encourage open communication and embody our open door policy. Determine production schedule and ensure product meets quality goals. Coordinate material movement based on production plan. Provide accurate feedback to leadership with regard to employee performance (attendance/work). Coordinate labor coverage and assist area leadership in determining overtime requirements. Utilize SAP and other systems to report production, scrap, downtime, problems and issues impacting department goals. Monitor and analyze daily labor times, key performance indicators and other tracking reports including webapps. Perform shop order documentation review. Identify and elevate safety, quality, efficiency and/or team member issues to area leadership.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams and processes in a fast paced-environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Read, write, speak and communicate effectively with other team members, and comprehend work and safety instructions.
• Must be a team player and have good organizational skills.
• Mechanically inclined with some familiarity of basic machinery, pumps, hydraulics, or other type of mechanically driven technology.
• Ability to develop, correct, and maintain process improvements.
• Experience with creating and editing Training Records, MIs, SOP, GAs, and other forms of procedural documentation.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment with a variety of experience, skill levels, and professional backgrounds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP or equivalent material management software.
• Ability to do root causes analysis using industry standard investigation formats.
• Experience in leading meetings, project management, and formal presentations.
• Resourceful in vendor sourcing and market research in order to implement cost effective and data driven solutions.
• Delegation of tasks and sharing of company goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Metal Injection Molding.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, following all company policies, procedures and processes.
• Develop, train and manage team member performance.
• Create a cohesive team atmosphere and maintain professionalism with all team members.
• Encourage open communication and embody our open door policy.
• Determine production schedule and ensure product meets quality goals.
• Coordinate material movement based on production plan.
• Provide accurate feedback to leadership with regard to employee performance (attendance/work).
• Coordinate labor coverage and assist area leadership in determining overtime requirements.
• Utilize SAP and other systems to report production, scrap, downtime, problems and issues impacting department goals.
• Monitor and analyze daily labor times, key performance indicators and other tracking reports including webapps.
• Perform shop order documentation review.
• Identify and elevate safety, quality, efficiency and/or team member issues to area leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $20 - $26 / hour (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees