Job Description
Job Description Description:
Job Title: Production Team Leader
Department: Injection Molding/Blow Molding Production
Reports To: Group Lead/Shift Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
Status: Hourly – Direct Labor
Shifts Work Hours based on location:
B28 location: Day and Night Shift – 12-hour shift 3 days a week.
6:30 am- 3:15 pm (Days)- 6:30 pm- 3:15 am (Nights) TMMTX OT may be required.
Openings: 1 TL - C shift / 1 TL - D shift 6pm - 6:30am
Applewhite location: 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. OT may be required, including occasional Saturday's.
Shift – 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift
Job Summary :
This position will act as the first line of leadership within the department for all hourly team members (TM) within the department.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
SAFETY:
· Adhere to and uphold all safety policies established.
· Ensure Team Members have proper PPE and adhere to the Uniform Policy. No phones, watches bracelets, rings, necklace, hoop earrings, hair beyond shoulders.
· Report injuries or pains to Group Leader or Supervisor and implement and audit corrective
actions/countermeasures
as appropriate.
· Enforce Stop-Call –Wait for any
Equipment/machine/parts
related safety concern.
· Set up daily Team Member rotation/tag relief schedule to avoid repetitive motion injuries.
QUALITY:
· Monitor change-over activities, work cell/components setup, focus on Team Member safety.
· Ensure that TM's are properly trained for the jobs they are performing.
· Ensure TM's follow Standard Work Instructions "SWI" and use poke yoke testing.
· Monitor Team Members'5S and TPM completions.
· Maintain/replace signage, Standard Work Instructions (SWI) available, floor tape, other visual
controls/communication
tools as they become worn or torn or need updating.
· Check at least one part in every cart/tote, check at least 5 parts in every rack before the Dandori removes finished goods from the work cell.
· Fulfill Team Lead role in First Part Approval procedure.
· Train TM's to any Quality Alerts for processes that are running.
· Use the Escalation Process for abnormalities found during the production run.
PRODUCTIVITY
· Maintain constant communication with support teams during production run.
· Confirm MATTEC job is correct and scrap/down time is being input as necessary.
· Know the mold change schedule/targets (time or pieces), confirm finished goods packaging/wand pull time.
· Ensure Kanban cards are available and are being utilized correctly.
· Stock and monitor Shadow boards/consumable hand tools to ensure availability.
· Post and train Team Members to Quality Alerts issued.
· Respond to Andon call quickly, turn off Andon if problem resolved..
· Assign Team Members work to achieve the workloads via Kanban signal or Group Lead/Supervisor assigned.
· Coordinate Team Member activities with peers as necessary.
· Utilize Andon board to maintain needed inventory.
· Promote kaizen corporate culture
Complete required reports, accurately and in a timely fashion as requested by Group Leader or Supervisor. Provide explanation if targets are not met.
· Develop and engage team members to meet KPI expectations.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
· High school diploma or GED
Experience:
· Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive industry.
· Minimum of 2 years as Team Leader in manufacturing industry.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
· None
Computer Skills:
· Beginner to intermediate level in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and in the use of e-mail, web browser applications.
Mathematical Abilities:
· Basic math skills.
Analytical or Reasoning Abilities:
· Minimal analytical, planning skills and critical thinking ability required with orientation for continuous improvement.
Communication Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning)
· Ability to read, write and speak English.
· Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.
Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)
· Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks.
· Takes initiative, approaches others in a positive and constructive manner, and works well independently to achieve results.
· Must be able to work with a wide variety of personalities to create a positive work environment, and professionally resolve conflicts.
Physical Requirements •
· 100% of the time will be spent on the production plant floors walking, standing and engaged in the activities associated with the role.
· Be comfortable with lifting, squatting, and repetitive motion.
· Must be able to team lift a minimum of 50 pounds, 25 pounds alone.
· Be able to work in an environment that is climate controlled but is exposed to potential heat, rain, and cold.
Internal Applicants Must:
• Be outside of their 90-day probationary period and have 6 months in their current role
• Have no active Step 2 on file (attendance or otherwise)
• Be willing to meet the physical requirements above and work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimum notice (including some weekends and holidays) to cover responsibilities based on the needs of the business
• Be willing to work alternate shifts to cover responsibilities based on the needs of the business
• Be able to meet all above noted expectations in the Job Summary
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