Description:

Consolidated Metals is a leading manufacturer of steel tubing products. Join our growing, entrepreneurial company as a Team lead. The Team lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient production of quality parts according to the schedule and customer specifications. Successful candidates must be self-motivated and reliable, have good communication skills, work well in a team-based environment, have a high level of mechanical aptitude, and be drug free. Prior tube mill operations experience, steel cutting, shipping/receiving and Lean/Six Sigma experience are highly desired.

• Oversee the work of assigned team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities, and are properly trained. Assign tasks and monitor progress.
• Enforce quality standards to ensure that products meet specifications and meet customer expectations. This involves inspecting products, monitoring production processes, and addressing any issues that may arise.
• Perform quality audits, lean metrics
• Enforce safety protocols, ensure team has proper safety equipment, address any safety concerns promptly to prevent accidents and injuries
• Develop and implement process improvements, streamline workflow and identify opportunities to reduce waste and costs.
• Provide training to new employees and cross training and on-going development with existing employees.
• Back up saw operator

Requirements:

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to recognize quality of material
• Demonstrated ability to perform Lock Out/Tag Out
• Demonstrated ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Demonstrated ability to use and operate hand tools
• Demonstrated ability to stack material properly
• Ability to pay attention to surroundings
• Ability to identify safety issues in the work area and identify equipment malfunctions
• Ability to read a tape measure and read blueprints or plans
• Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.
• Ability to drive forklift and Combi lift
• Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures
• Ability to lift up to 40LBS.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time operating and tending to machines
• Ability to bend, twist and stretch
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management
• Ability to use and operate computer software.

Conduct

• Safety conscious
• Quality conscious
• Committed to constant improvement
• Team player and goal-oriented
• Punctual and reliable
• Committed to the company’s values of safety, honesty, reliability, collegiality, relentlessness, flexibility, and innovation

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties, as negotiated, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time Second Shift

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and growth opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 to 10 hour regular shift
• Overtime as required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elkhart, IN: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervisory or Team Lead experience – 1-3 years

• Oversee the work of assigned team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities, and are properly trained. Assign tasks and monitor progress.
• Enforce quality standards to ensure that products meet specifications and meet customer expectations. This involves inspecting products, monitoring production processes, and addressing any issues that may arise.
• Perform quality audits, lean metrics
• Enforce safety protocols, ensure team has proper safety equipment, address any safety concerns promptly to prevent accidents and injuries
• Develop and implement process improvements, streamline workflow and identify opportunities to reduce waste and costs.
• Provide training to new employees and cross training and on-going development with existing employees.
• Back up saw operato