Production Team Leader, 2nd shift at Shape Corp.

Tanner, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Training, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Attention to Detail, Microsoft Applications, Production Management, Compliance, 5S, Cooperation, Staffing Management, Safety Policies, Cross-Training, Performance Metrics

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary: The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the performance metrics and KPI's are achieved. Facilitate problem-solving activities within assigned production area when abnormalities impact the performance of the area. Helps monitor shift start-up/hand-off activities, associate training, compliance with standardized work. Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following: * Lead shift start meeting (Top5) with all the team members of the team. * Drive troubleshooting and problemsolving activites within a dedicated production area when target performance is not achieved. * Proactively facilitate continuous improvement activities. * Cooperate with cross-functional team members to make improvements as needed. * Measure, chart and monitor predefined performance metrics. * Coordinate on-time production start-up and monitor Kanban for respective production area. * Ensure smooth hand-off to the next shift by communicating production levels and issues. * Lead efforst to improve and update standardized work regularly * Daily audit compliance with standardized work, escalating identified issues and retraining associates on the correct processes. * Monitor adherence to 5S and drive improvement efforts. * Develop and share A3 problem solving stories within and across facilities. * Adopt and implement best practices (A3's). * Manage versatility process with the APT . * Perform on-the-job training and cross-training of associates as needed. * Help teach and develop team members in lean manufacturing principles and capabilities. * Answer associate questions and foster a positive team oriented environment. * Help manage staffing assignments and schedules including job rotation and overtime. * Escalate labor shortages to Production Leader and cover absenteeism by operating equipment, as needed. * Work on line 30% of the time during a week. * Provide Production Leader with input into the performance of team members as requested. * Serve as temporary Back-Up Leader to cover absences of Production Leader. * Perform and demonstrate production and/or assembly of parts in a safe manner adhering to all Safety policies. * If trained as a first responder, provide injury related response as necessary. * Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader. Qualifications Position Skills and Experience Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. * High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) * Sucessful completion of Shape Corp. Leader Bootcamp training, or equivilant * A minimum of 1 year of experience in the relevant manufacturing area and process; Shape Corp. Manufacturing Technician experience preferred * Previous experience coaching others and/or assisting with on-the-job training preferred * Preference to working with people in a team environment * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment * Strong problem solving skills with prior exposure to lean manufacturing tools and techniques * Task oriented with strong attention to detail * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment * Proficiency with Microsoft Applications

Responsibilities

The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring performance metrics and KPIs are achieved while facilitating problem-solving activities in the production area. They also monitor shift activities, associate training, and compliance with standardized work.