Value Stream Team Lead I (PSCA, 1st Shift 4x10)

Andersen Corporation•Bayport, MN

9d•$22 - $32

About The Position

The Value Stream Team Lead I provides feedback, coaching, training, and conflict resolution, and conducts audits. The role identifies process constraints and applies appropriate decision-making and problem-solving techniques. It provides daily work direction and leadership to an assigned team, shares performance feedback with the shift supervisor, and manages SQDC metrics to maintain and improve business results. The team lead supports continuous production flow and planned output while following safety, quality, delivery, cost, and maintenance standards. The role develops employees, maintains visual management tools and training records, participates in daily tier meetings and improvement activities, and leads continuous improvement within the assigned cost center or value stream.

Requirements

Manufacturing operations experience.
Ability to learn the product, processes, and equipment.
Ability to learn and use AMS tools.
Working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office.
Ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate employees.
Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions, and delegate appropriately.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Continuous improvement focus.
Proven effectiveness working with others.
Flexibility and self-motivation.
Successful completion of the Value Stream Team Lead Development Program.

Nice To Haves

Participation in employee-led groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous production flow and planned output while following safety, quality, delivery, cost, and maintenance standards.
Identify issues, engage the T1/FLM team in problem resolution, recognize when to escalate issues to the T2/FML team, and partner with the Value Stream Supervisor as appropriate.
Coach employees and facilitate training within the cost center or value stream, following AMS principles.
Complete standard work and control plan audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Participate in projects, Kaizens, and other continuous improvement actions, with a focus on frontline items when applicable.
Participate in daily tier meetings and lead or effectively communicate and participate in the daily T1/FLM stand-up.
Demonstrate leadership through communication, conflict resolution, identifying process constraints, and problem solving.
Maintain T1/FLM visual management tools, including PVA, run charts, and focus boards, to drive continuous improvement.
Follow and enforce safety procedures, proactively address safety concerns, and take action when appropriate.
Participate in problem solving using AMS tools and methodologies, including 5 Why, PDCA, MCA, CAPA, and focus boards.
Maintain knowledge of employee capabilities and training, coordinate employee movement according to business needs, and maintain the cross-training matrix.
Lead continuous improvement within the assigned cost center or value stream.
Provide the shift supervisor with relevant performance feedback and daily work direction to the assigned team.