Team Leader - 2nd Shift - Bilingual is a plus

Midway Products Brand•Ottoville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 2nd shift position where the Team Leader will oversee the set up and safe operation of their department. They will delegate authority and responsibility while maintaining control, and organize the department to meet production schedules and quality goals. The role involves coordinating the efforts of individuals and the department, and requires knowledge of the technical aspects of equipment, processes, and tools. The Team Leader will collaborate with other manufacturing, maintenance, tool & die, and management members to ensure efficient operation of the cell(s) and plant. Responsibilities include completing pertinent paperwork accurately and timely, teaching, training, coaching, and assisting team members in set-up procedures, and auditing team performance. The Team Leader must be knowledgeable about machine parameters, including palm button safety, and responsible for periodic cycle checks. They will promote teamwork, quality, good housekeeping, and a safe work environment. The role also involves assisting Area Managers in cost-saving activities. The Team Leader has the authority and responsibility to start and stop production, address operational and quality issues, use measuring instruments, complete checklists and pareto charts, lead daily team meetings, coordinate job rotations, and evaluate team member performance. They will promote a positive work environment and continuous improvement, maintain a safe working environment with proper PPE usage, and ensure adherence to TS16949 standards. Communication and coordination with other departments are key, as is fostering an environment where team members are informed and have opportunities for input. Problem-solving skills and knowledge of the organization's structure, policy, culture, resources, and information sources are essential. The Team Leader will work with area managers on job assignments, performance issues, maintenance, and inventory needs, while maintaining cooperative attitudes and treating all team members with dignity and respect. Any tasks necessary to meet company goals and requirements will be performed.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or the equivalent.
Must be able to attend a vocational program to complete the necessary training including but not limited to Positive Leadership, Quick Die Change, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, and Kaizen participation.
Have good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead, train and motivate a team.
Must have problem solving skills and be able to generate unique alternative solutions.
Must have knowledge of the organization's structure, policy culture, resources and information sources.
Good attendance record is required.
Candidate must successfully pass the required testing and interview process.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the set up and safe operation of department.
Delegate authority and responsibility while maintaining control.
Organize department for meeting production schedules and quality goals.
Coordinate the efforts of individuals and the department.
Complete all pertinent paperwork in an accurate and timely manner: up-time sheets, Production reports, tags, checklists, pareto charts, efficiency reports, etc.
Teach, train, coach and assist team members in the set-up procedures and audit the team's performance.
Responsible for periodic cycle checks.
Promote teamwork, quality, and good housekeeping and ensure a safe work environment.
Assist Area Manager in cost saving activities by generating ideas and assisting in implementation.
Start and stop production operations, address operational and quality issues, uses gages and other measuring instruments as required for insuring customer requirements are maintained.
Complete checklists and pareto charts to document the status of production parts or machinery, and to directly seek assistance from all available plant resources to ensure the daily operation of the team.
Lead daily team meetings in planning and communicating team activities for the shift.
Coordinate rotation of job assignments for team members.
Evaluate each team member’s performance according to the evaluation schedule.
Promotes a positive work environment as well as promotes continuous improvement activities.
Maintains a safe working environment including the use of PPE, and compliance with all safety rules and procedures.
Ensures that all team members adhere to, and update as needed, all TS16949 operator and work instructions, tagging, forms and logs to maintain compliance as required.
Communicates and coordinates the flow of information to and from other areas of the organization for the team.
Coordinates the activities of council members in keeping team members informed and provides opportunities for input.
Work with area managers in areas of job assignments including performance issues maintenance, and inventory needs.
Maintain cooperative attitudes with employees.
Treats all team members with dignity and respect.
Perform any tasks necessary to meet company goals and requirements.