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

Andersen Corporation • Bayport, MN

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About The Position

The Value Stream Team Lead I provides daily work direction and leadership to an assigned production team to maintain and improve business results. The role provides feedback, coaching, training, and conflict resolution; conducts audits; identifies process constraints; and uses appropriate decision-making and problem-solving techniques. The Team Lead also provides relevant performance feedback to the shift supervisor and manages SQDC metrics.

The role supports continuous production flow and planned output while following operational standards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and maintenance. It works with frontline team members and leadership to resolve issues, escalate concerns when appropriate, develop employee capabilities, and drive continuous improvement using AMS principles and tools.

Requirements

• Manufacturing operations experience.
• Ability to learn the product, process, 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 production issues, engage the T1/FLM team in problem resolution, escalate issues to the T2/FML team when appropriate, and partner with the Value Stream Supervisor as needed.
• Provide coaching and facilitate training to develop employees in 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 activities, focusing on frontline matters as appropriate to experience and subject-matter expertise.
• Participate in daily tier meetings.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership in conflict resolution, addressing process constraints, and problem solving.
• Lead and participate in daily T1/FLM stand-up meetings.
• Maintain T1/FLM visual management tools, including PVA, run charts, focus boards, and other tools, to drive continuous improvement.
• Follow and enforce safety procedures and proactively address safety concerns.
• 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 within the assigned cost center or value stream.
• Coordinate employee movement according to business needs and develop and maintain the cross-training matrix.
• Lead continuous improvement within the assigned cost center or value stream.
• Manage SQDC metrics.
• Provide the shift supervisor with relevant performance feedback.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching
• Profit sharing
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid parental leave
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed