Production Team Leader, 1st shift and 2nd shift

Location: Tanner

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 problem solving 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.

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