Shift Team Lead

Summary:

This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor. This is an hourly position in which overtime may be required as determined and approved by the Production Supervisor. In addition to the listed responsibilities, there may be other responsibilities assigned when required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Team Leader

• Coordinate daily operator schedule with Production Supervisor to ensure consistency between shifts.
• Coordinate operator training activities and assist in training development to prevent products from being placed in non-conformance.
• Monitor machine status throughout the shift, by communicating with support teams to decrease downtime.
• Notify production control of any issues that prevent the start up or completion of any job.
• Reduce labor by maximizing operator throughput daily and communicating with on-coming shifts to ensure consistency between shifts.
• Communicate with Quality Control throughout shift to ensure production is satisfying customer/company requirements.
• Ensure hourly parts verification for all machines noted are completed by the designated operator, notify Quality Control of any suspect findings.
• Ensure correct work orders and operator instructions are on the machine at job start and they correspond with IQMS.
• Assist machine operators in correction and prevention of defects, identify and develop a plan of action to reduce scrap in the department.
• Ensure operators understand standard scrap rates for each job to meet the daily goal of 3 or 5% scrap depending on the job and monitor during the shift.
• Implement 5-S standards in the department, direct operators and Utilities on the requirements and follow up to ensure it is being implemented.
• Ensure each operator is demonstrating single piece flow during production runs.
• Monitor cycle times during the shift to maximize production requirements.
• Ensure operators maintain clean and safe work area during the shift.
• Assume duties of machine operator and provide relief for breaks and lunches.
• Coordinate with Utility that machine set ups are completed and they support single pieces flow.
• Complete end of shift production reports in IQMS, verify part quantities, scrap, downtime, and labor.
• Provide accurate information about operator performance to the Supervisor.
• Ensure operators are properly trained on jobs that they are currently assigned to and follow up with them during the shift making sure they are reading, following and signing operator procedures before packing any parts.
• Promote a positive and productive attitude with all customers and towards all employees of Atlantis Industries.
• Direct Utilities on current status of machines, so they can act accordingly.
• Verify parts running on each press at the beginning of each shift and after each start up to ensure the parts being manufactured meet customer requirements and that all counts are correct before line clearance.
• Proper operation of forklift and pallet jack (Pallet Truck Operating Instructions, TR-05)
• Accurate daily use of handheld scanner and computer MRP system IQMS

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ensure all operators are following all policies and procedures.
• Develop team personnel to improve their skill set.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to lead by example
• Demonstrates strong work ethic
• Teamwork
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Suitable written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact within all levels of the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Mathematical Skills:

• General math skills - Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

Physical Demands:

• Extended hours of standing and walking; reach with hands and arms; must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment with associated noises, smells, and temperatures
• Noise level is moderate