Team Leader - Tower Dryers

Grain & Protein Technologies•Assumption, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly motivated professional to join our Assumption, IL location as Team Leader on 1st shift. The ideal candidate will assist the Production Supervisor by executing daily production plans in the Tower Dryer department. Your Impact: Meet and exceed production and delivery schedules, budgets and targets. Direct and promote a work environment of continuous improvement through proactive process improvement programs. Promote a team environment through effective communication and delegation. Proactively engage the support of indirect support personnel to achieve departmental and business objectives. Foster an environment of learning through effective cross training of assigned employees. Expected to develop and maintain required relationships with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, Engineering, Production Control, Shipping, and other areas as required meeting targeted business goals and objectives. Maintain an effective relationship with Purchasing to affect positive supplier/vendor relationships.

Requirements

HS Diploma or demonstrated experience, post HS education highly desirable but experience and learned knowledge may be substituted and considered in place of formal education.
Strong leader and excellent communicator
2+ years of progressive responsibility or related experience preferred in a manufacturing environment.
Solid grasp of manufacturing concepts, methods, and manufacturing techniques to include but not limited to: Assembly, welding, machining, painting, and other related manufacturing methods.
Must be computer literate, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus, and ERP Systems.
Basic understanding of production planning and production control functions.
Exceptional influence and communication skills with ability to communicate at all management levels.
Demonstrated ability to think conceptually with a real commitment to change and continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to develop improved manufacturing strategies that will support GSI business objectives on a departmental and building wide basis.
Ability to listen and clearly communicate both verbally & in written format.
Attention to detail.
Ability to analyze data and develop strategic recommendations.
Must be capable of understanding all technical issues related to assigned products.
The ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Open minded, natural curiosity, and customer, market and product oriented.
Achievement/result oriented, consistent, and good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in lean, flow-through manufacturing a plus.
Knowledge in use of SAP or other related ERP application software preferred.

Responsibilities

Safety investigation 5 why's
Coaching
Ensure Skill Training Matrixes are in place, train new hires and manage training
Employee/ situation investigation
Standard work documentation
Execute daily, weekly, monthly, schedule/ plan/schedule attainment
Meet daily cell goals (5s, Safety, Quality, Maintain hourly production boards)
Daily start up checks
Daily Departmental KPI's
100% time on the production floor
Departmental communication
Cell communication process/toolbox /shift changeover reports/handoffs/ensure smooth transition
Cycle counts
Inventory accuracy/adjustments
Impulse management
First and last piece audits for each operator
IPQ cell scrap reporting
5 Why’s and Prompt Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
Implement all aspects of GPT/GSI Lean and Quality Management systems.
Comply with all safety rules, policies, and procedures
Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their supervisor.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and report any defective PPE.
Report all near-misses, incidents, injuries, illnesses, including mobile equipment or property damage.
Participation in the Safety and Health Program.
Other responsibilities as assigned.