Working Team Lead, Operations

Orchid•Bridgeport, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead, Operations ensures the day-to-day operations of an assigned area and shift by directing work and assisting team members so that processes are followed. The role serves as a subject matter expert and supports coaching, training, and employee development. The Team Lead guides the team but does not manage individual team members. This role oversees a diverse area of operations and spends more time overseeing work than participating in production. The position coordinates production, staffing, quality, safety, maintenance, and shift-to-shift communication. It works with cross-functional teams to meet customer delivery requirements and continually improve safety, quality, and delivery. The role also supports hiring and training activities and participates in leadership development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Working experience in visual quality assurance, active learning, accuracy and attention to detail, blueprint reading, coaching, communication, computer knowledge, data entry, decision making and critical thinking, GD&T, information capture, interpersonal communication, leadership, machine setup, managing multiple priorities, manufacturing, manufacturing regulatory environment, manufacturing safety, mathematical ability, quality management, quality inspection metrology tools, problem solving, team management and team building, time management, and training.
Extensive experience in operational functions and standard operating procedures.
Ability to perform the physical demands described: remain stationary occasionally; move around the building frequently; handle, adjust, inspect, and position items and equipment constantly; communicate and exchange information frequently; perform repetitive handling, adjusting, inspecting, and positioning tasks frequently; and distinguish information such as writing and defects frequently.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to provide proof of U.S. work eligibility through eVerify.
May be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening based on position requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts degree.
Associate of Science degree.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Experience leading a small group or project team.
Experience with processes in the work area.
Experience as a trainer.

Responsibilities

Work with team members to meet daily production targets and review work in progress daily.
Align labor to maximize machine and operator utilization, coordinating employee moves with area leaders and supervisors based on business needs.
Cover operations during absenteeism and provide additional help at bottleneck operations when needed.
Serve as the first level of escalation for problems, follow troubleshooting and escalation processes, and submit work orders and technical requests for machine issues.
Work with manufacturing technicians to order supplies.
Coach and engage the team in daily production, lead daily huddles on Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, and People, and ensure company standards are maintained.
Ensure gage calibrations are current and submitted when due; ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed on time.
Perform monthly safety audits and weekly 6S audits.
Review and approve standard work and work-instruction changes, and ensure team-member compliance wire assignments are completed on time.
Coordinate quality and rework activities; align with Quality and Inspection on print specifications; organize sorts for NCMRs; and work with Inspection on documentation errors and parts questions.
Lead shift-to-shift communications, complete end-of-shift reports, and communicate production issues and potential safety or quality concerns to the opposing shift.
Work with cross-functional teams to meet customer delivery requirements; line up work at work centers and shelves according to business priorities; communicate material or other issues to scheduling and help troubleshoot; and push hot jobs through the process as needed.
Contribute to problem-solving teams addressing quality or productivity issues, work with technicians to improve processes, complete ECRs to improve processes, and participate in kaizen events.
Support training and on-the-job training for new employees and provide feedback on new employee performance for 30-, 60-, and 90-day reviews.
Participate in leadership classes and complete miscellaneous tasks for supervisors.