Weekend Production Team Lead I

Ruger Firearms•Hebron, KY

About The Position

Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing!! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay. Join the team that is part of an American Tradition! Ruger Firearms is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms and components for the commercial sporting market. We are looking for dedicated individuals who would like to join our team. Our associates will have the opportunity to receive benefits that include a 401k contribution, quarterly profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage. The right candidate must possess a positive attitude and a strong ability to work with others to further the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. Position Summary: The Production Team Lead role is responsible for ensuring department associates have the resources needed to successfully perform the requirements of their positions. This role works to improve department processes which ensure the safety, quality, delivery and lean operations for the production line. This person may also be responsible for creating and monitoring standard work, auditing production data, and working with production associates to meet daily goals.

Requirements

Experience leading a team and promote collaboration
Experience with data collection and internal process documentation
Ability to learn and work with computer software including Oracle, Workday, and Microsoft Office
Ability to identify and work with different personalities to achieve defined goals and objectives
Leadership and problem solving skills
Strong communication including the ability to develop team skills and manage conflict
Ability to coach associates at various job tasks
Ability to be hands-on to maintain production, which may include use and operation of CNC machines, tool setting, in-line gaging, and securing successful delivery of supplies
Experience with OSHA standards and enforcing safety policies and procedures
Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement, including A3 and Kaizen
Ability to work well under pressure and must be able to multitask
Ability to adhere to a flexible schedule to meet production goals
You must be a minimum of 18 years old, and able to pass both a background and drug screen
Possess a positive attitude
Support each other by maintaining good attendance
Have the capability of harmoniously working with other teammates
Exhibit quality work
Advocate a safe work environment
Strengthen the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
You know what days and/or hours you are available to work
You have a desire to be a part of an American Tradition

Responsibilities

ensuring department associates have the resources needed to successfully perform the requirements of their positions
improve department processes which ensure the safety, quality, delivery and lean operations for the production line
creating and monitoring standard work
auditing production data
working with production associates to meet daily goals