Team Leader

Essential Functions of the Job:  this is a 1st shift position

• Treats all team members with dignity and respect.

• Promotes a positive work environment as well as promotes continuous improvement activities.

• Authorized and responsible to implement a cleaning schedule with the team.

• Assure equipment and tools are in their proper place at the end of shift. Housekeeping issues will be a priority.

• Maintains a safe working environment including the use of PPE, and compliance with all safety rules and procedures.

• Works with other team leaders to maximize manpower during vacations and absenteeism.

• Authorized/expected to be able to perform all activities of associates within team.

• Responsible to lead daily team meetings in planning and communicating team activities for the shift.

• Authorized and responsible to prepare the daily reports.

• Authorized and responsible to instruct and train team members in their job tasks, safety, and quality requirements and to promote teamwork.

• Authorized and responsible to coordinate rotation of job assignments for team members

• Provides direction and training for team members who need to improve job skills.

• Assures administrative duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner: uptime reports, production reports, tags, checklists, etc.

• Works closely with the Area Leader to minimize machine downtime and assist in identifying root cause of issues.

• Ensures that all team members adhere to and update as needed, all Management Systems, operator and work instructions, tagging, forms and logs to maintain compliance as required.

• Communicates and coordinates the flow of information to and from other areas of the organization for the team.

• Coordinates the activities of council members in keeping team members informed and provides opportunities for input.

• Performs any tasks necessary to meet company goals and requirements.

Requirements:

A high school diploma, technical background, or the equivalent. One year experience in the designated area or related experience in an outside manufacturing experience strongly preferred.