Production Team Lead - 2nd Shift

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.

The Team Lead works in the business by ensuring that processes run smoothly and to work on the business by actively seeking continuous improvement opportunities.

• Provide leadership at the Tier 1 Meeting ensuring metrics are reviewed; metric misses are addressed with countermeasures, root cause identification, corrective actions, with assigned responsibility and target completion dates and ensure any support required is identified and verified. 
• Maintain the integrity of Tier 1 and 2 Board data and information. 
• Assign process/team members (Operators) to daily work assignments and ensure all required training and certifications are evaluated and complied with for the assignment. 
• Perform regular lean process audits to verify integrity of lean standards
• Maintain housekeeping and safety of Tier 1 area. Provide training, demonstration and coaching to assigned process/team on lean tools and methodology
• Assist production supervisors with assessing team member development needs and developing training plans
• Hold regular engagements and GEMBA walk with operators to facilitate achievement of production requirements, consistency and teamwork
• Provide regular communication, feedback, coaching and ongoing support to operators regarding process
• Monitor and ensure a positive work environment for employee

Experience

• Utilizes his/her strong leadership skills to build a cohesive and high performing team
• Demonstrates high degree of accuracy. 
• Demonstrates good judgment in using tools, equipment, etc., when non-standard situations arise. 
• Makes effective use of work time. 
• Demonstrates creativity in recommending improvements in procedures and processes. 
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality as defined in Attendance Policy.